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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.92, 3,759.17 and 2,183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.92, 3,759.17 and 2,183.22 is: 3,263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.92 : 3,759.17 = 2,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.92/3,759.17 = 2,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.92x = 3,759.17 × 2,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.92x = 8,207,084.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207,084.21/2,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.36

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