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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.90, 3,473.95 and 1,932.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.90, 3,473.95 and 1,932.71 is: 2,669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.90 : 3,473.95 = 1,932.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.90/3,473.95 = 1,932.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.90x = 3,473.95 × 1,932.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.90x = 6,714,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,714,141.76/2,514.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.75

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