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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.51, 3,474.33 and 2,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.51, 3,474.33 and 2,425.80 is: 3,351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.51 : 3,474.33 = 2,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.51/3,474.33 = 2,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.51x = 3,474.33 × 2,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.51x = 8,428,029.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,029.71/2,514.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.76

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