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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.38, 3,462.75 and 2,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.38, 3,462.75 and 2,459.88 is: 3,387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.38 : 3,462.75 = 2,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.38/3,462.75 = 2,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.38x = 3,462.75 × 2,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.38x = 8,517,949.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517,949.47/2,514.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.70

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