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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.75, 3,023.75 and 1,041.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.75, 3,023.75 and 1,041.13 is: 1,562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.75 : 3,023.75 = 1,041.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.75/3,023.75 = 1,041.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.75x = 3,023.75 × 1,041.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.75x = 3,148,116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,116.84/2,014.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.53

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