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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.44, 3,771.62 and 1,033.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.44, 3,771.62 and 1,033.36 is: 1,550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.44 : 3,771.62 = 1,033.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.44/3,771.62 = 1,033.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.44x = 3,771.62 × 1,033.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.44x = 3,897,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,441.24/2,514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.02

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