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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.57, 3,470.12 and 1,395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.57, 3,470.12 and 1,395.58 is: 1,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.57 : 3,470.12 = 1,395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.57/3,470.12 = 1,395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.57x = 3,470.12 × 1,395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.57x = 4,842,830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,830.07/2,514.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.91

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