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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.40, 3,469.69 and 1,395.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.40, 3,469.69 and 1,395.39 is: 1,925.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.40 : 3,469.69 = 1,395.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.40/3,469.69 = 1,395.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.40x = 3,469.69 × 1,395.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.40x = 4,841,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,841,560.13/2,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.53

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