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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.14, 3,517.86 and 1,430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.14, 3,517.86 and 1,430.14 is: 1,973.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.14 : 3,517.86 = 1,430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.14/3,517.86 = 1,430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.14x = 3,517.86 × 1,430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.14x = 5,031,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031,032.30/2,549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.62

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