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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.40, 3,462.55 and 2,353.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.40, 3,462.55 and 2,353.95 is: 3,241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.40 : 3,462.55 = 2,353.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.40/3,462.55 = 2,353.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.40x = 3,462.55 × 2,353.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.40x = 8,150,669.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,150,669.57/2,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.60

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