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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.44, 3,018.79 and 1,573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.44, 3,018.79 and 1,573.66 is: 2,358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.44 : 3,018.79 = 1,573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.44/3,018.79 = 1,573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.44x = 3,018.79 × 1,573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.44x = 4,750,545.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,545.96/2,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.25

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