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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.94, 3,470.60 and 1,395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.94, 3,470.60 and 1,395.84 is: 1,926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.94 : 3,470.60 = 1,395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.94/3,470.60 = 1,395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.94x = 3,470.60 × 1,395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.94x = 4,844,402.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,402.30/2,514.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.25

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