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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.78, 5,272.17 and 2,053.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.78, 5,272.17 and 2,053.14 is: 3,079.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.78 : 5,272.17 = 2,053.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.78/5,272.17 = 2,053.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.78x = 5,272.17 × 2,053.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.78x = 10,824,503.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,824,503.11/3,514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.71

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