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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.80, 3,470.33 and 1,395.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.80, 3,470.33 and 1,395.79 is: 1,926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.80 : 3,470.33 = 1,395.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.80/3,470.33 = 1,395.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.80x = 3,470.33 × 1,395.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.80x = 4,843,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,846.72/2,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.13

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