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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.54, 4,050.45 and 2,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.54, 4,050.45 and 2,514 is: 3,766.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.54 : 4,050.45 = 2,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.54/4,050.45 = 2,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.54x = 4,050.45 × 2,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.54x = 10,182,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182,831.30/2,703.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.48

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