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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.50, 3,776.07 and 2,285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.50, 3,776.07 and 2,285.54 is: 3,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.50 : 3,776.07 = 2,285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.50/3,776.07 = 2,285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.50x = 3,776.07 × 2,285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.50x = 8,630,359.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630,359.03/2,514.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.24

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