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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.61, 3,470.14 and 1,395.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.61, 3,470.14 and 1,395.55 is: 1,925.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.61 : 3,470.14 = 1,395.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.61/3,470.14 = 1,395.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.61x = 3,470.14 × 1,395.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.61x = 4,842,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,753.88/2,514.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.85

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