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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.49, 3,463.80 and 2,140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.49, 3,463.80 and 2,140.27 is: 2,948.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.49 : 3,463.80 = 2,140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.49/3,463.80 = 2,140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.49x = 3,463.80 × 2,140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.49x = 7,413,467.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,467.23/2,514.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.30

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