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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.66, 3,739.29 and 1,514.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.66, 3,739.29 and 1,514.68 is: 2,090.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.66 : 3,739.29 = 1,514.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.66/3,739.29 = 1,514.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.66x = 3,739.29 × 1,514.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.66x = 5,663,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,663,801.51/2,709.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.23

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