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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.91, 3,470.27 and 1,395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.91, 3,470.27 and 1,395.58 is: 1,925.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.91 : 3,470.27 = 1,395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.91/3,470.27 = 1,395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.91x = 3,470.27 × 1,395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.91x = 4,843,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,034.22/2,514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.73

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