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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.39, 3,016.74 and 1,425.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.39, 3,016.74 and 1,425.49 is: 2,135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.39 : 3,016.74 = 1,425.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.39/3,016.74 = 1,425.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.39x = 3,016.74 × 1,425.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.39x = 4,300,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,317.62/2,013.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.86

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