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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.44, 3,051.52 and 1,514.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.44, 3,051.52 and 1,514.03 is: 2,272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.44 : 3,051.52 = 1,514.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.44/3,051.52 = 1,514.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.44x = 3,051.52 × 1,514.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.44x = 4,620,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620,073.78/2,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.05

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