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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.08, 3,021.76 and 1,491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.08, 3,021.76 and 1,491.44 is: 2,238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.08 : 3,021.76 = 1,491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.08/3,021.76 = 1,491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.08x = 3,021.76 × 1,491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.08x = 4,506,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,773.73/2,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.75

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