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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.96, 3,770.40 and 2,172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.96, 3,770.40 and 2,172.36 is: 3,256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.96 : 3,770.40 = 2,172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.96/3,770.40 = 2,172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.96x = 3,770.40 × 2,172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.96x = 8,190,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190,666.14/2,514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.78

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