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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.62, 3,768.08 and 1,344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.62, 3,768.08 and 1,344.79 is: 2,015.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.62 : 3,768.08 = 1,344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.62/3,768.08 = 1,344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.62x = 3,768.08 × 1,344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.62x = 5,067,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,284.38/2,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.13

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