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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.08, 3,769.89 and 1,033.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.08, 3,769.89 and 1,033.03 is: 1,549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.08 : 3,769.89 = 1,033.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.08/3,769.89 = 1,033.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.08x = 3,769.89 × 1,033.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.08x = 3,894,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,409.47/2,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.04

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