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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.53, 4,611.35 and 1,514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.53, 4,611.35 and 1,514.12 is: 2,270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.53 : 4,611.35 = 1,514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.53/4,611.35 = 1,514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.53x = 4,611.35 × 1,514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.53x = 6,982,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,982,129.69/3,074.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.96

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