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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.31, 5,272.92 and 1,538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.31, 5,272.92 and 1,538.92 is: 2,309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.31 : 5,272.92 = 1,538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.31/5,272.92 = 1,538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.31x = 5,272.92 × 1,538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.31x = 8,114,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,114,576.81/3,514.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.01

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