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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.58, 3,770.64 and 1,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.58, 3,770.64 and 1,033.54 is: 1,549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.58 : 3,770.64 = 1,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.58/3,770.64 = 1,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.58x = 3,770.64 × 1,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.58x = 3,897,107.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,107.27/2,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.80

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