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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.44, 3,770.26 and 1,033.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.44, 3,770.26 and 1,033.27 is: 1,549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.44 : 3,770.26 = 1,033.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.44/3,770.26 = 1,033.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.44x = 3,770.26 × 1,033.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.44x = 3,895,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,696.55/2,514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.33

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