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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.64, 4,122.60 and 1,514.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.64, 4,122.60 and 1,514.95 is: 2,273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.64 : 4,122.60 = 1,514.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.64/4,122.60 = 1,514.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.64x = 4,122.60 × 1,514.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.64x = 6,245,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,528.24/2,747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.05

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