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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.04, 3,860.96 and 1,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.04, 3,860.96 and 1,014.08 is: 1,520.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.04 : 3,860.96 = 1,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.04/3,860.96 = 1,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.04x = 3,860.96 × 1,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.04x = 3,915,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,322.32/2,575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.49

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