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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.62, 3,470.08 and 1,395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.62, 3,470.08 and 1,395.66 is: 1,925.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.62 : 3,470.08 = 1,395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.62/3,470.08 = 1,395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.62x = 3,470.08 × 1,395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.62x = 4,843,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,051.85/2,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.96

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