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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.63, 3,470.10 and 1,395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.63, 3,470.10 and 1,395.54 is: 1,925.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.63 : 3,470.10 = 1,395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.63/3,470.10 = 1,395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.63x = 3,470.10 × 1,395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.63x = 4,842,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,663.35/2,514.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.80

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