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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.70, 3,471.96 and 2,248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.70, 3,471.96 and 2,248.27 is: 3,104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.70 : 3,471.96 = 2,248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.70/3,471.96 = 2,248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.70x = 3,471.96 × 2,248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.70x = 7,805,922.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805,922.79/2,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.12

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