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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.13, 4,114.99 and 2,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.13, 4,114.99 and 2,514.10 is: 3,464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.13 : 4,114.99 = 2,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.13/4,114.99 = 2,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.13x = 4,114.99 × 2,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.13x = 10,345,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,345,490.07/2,986.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.52

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