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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.42, 3,020.66 and 1,574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.42, 3,020.66 and 1,574.56 is: 2,361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.42 : 3,020.66 = 1,574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.42/3,020.66 = 1,574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.42x = 3,020.66 × 1,574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.42x = 4,756,195.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,195.23/2,014.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.08

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