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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.46, 3,768.44 and 1,403.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.46, 3,768.44 and 1,403.85 is: 2,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.46 : 3,768.44 = 1,403.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.46/3,768.44 = 1,403.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.46x = 3,768.44 × 1,403.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.46x = 5,290,324.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290,324.49/2,514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.96

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