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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.97, 3,774.78 and 1,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.97, 3,774.78 and 1,283.30 is: 1,926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.97 : 3,774.78 = 1,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.97/3,774.78 = 1,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.97x = 3,774.78 × 1,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.97x = 4,844,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,156.30/2,514.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.13

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