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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.57, 3,470.04 and 1,395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.57, 3,470.04 and 1,395.45 is: 1,925.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.57 : 3,470.04 = 1,395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.57/3,470.04 = 1,395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.57x = 3,470.04 × 1,395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.57x = 4,842,267.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,267.32/2,514.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.68

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