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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.17, 3,016.40 and 1,425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.17, 3,016.40 and 1,425.26 is: 2,135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.17 : 3,016.40 = 1,425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.17/3,016.40 = 1,425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.17x = 3,016.40 × 1,425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.17x = 4,299,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,132.06/2,013.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.51

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