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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.58, 3,470.72 and 1,520.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.58, 3,470.72 and 1,520.51 is: 2,098.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.58 : 3,470.72 = 1,520.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.58/3,470.72 = 1,520.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.58x = 3,470.72 × 1,520.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.58x = 5,277,239.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,277,239.51/2,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.66

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