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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.84, 3,470.52 and 1,395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.84, 3,470.52 and 1,395.96 is: 1,926.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.84 : 3,470.52 = 1,395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.84/3,470.52 = 1,395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.84x = 3,470.52 × 1,395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.84x = 4,844,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,707.10/2,514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.45

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