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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.56, 3,470.31 and 1,395.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.56, 3,470.31 and 1,395.71 is: 1,926.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.56 : 3,470.31 = 1,395.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.56/3,470.31 = 1,395.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.56x = 3,470.31 × 1,395.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.56x = 4,843,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,561.55/2,514.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.21

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