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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.70, 3,018.11 and 1,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.70, 3,018.11 and 1,039.26 is: 1,557.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.70 : 3,018.11 = 1,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.70/3,018.11 = 1,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.70x = 3,018.11 × 1,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.70x = 3,136,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,601.00/2,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.63

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