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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.38, 3,760.78 and 1,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.38, 3,760.78 and 1,514.10 is: 2,089.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.38 : 3,760.78 = 1,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.38/3,760.78 = 1,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.38x = 3,760.78 × 1,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.38x = 5,694,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,694,197.00/2,725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.32

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