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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.47, 3,468.86 and 1,768.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.47, 3,468.86 and 1,768.91 is: 2,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.47 : 3,468.86 = 1,768.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.47/3,468.86 = 1,768.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.47x = 3,468.86 × 1,768.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.47x = 6,136,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,136,092.30/2,514.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.31

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