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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.10, 3,551.43 and 2,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.10, 3,551.43 and 2,014.70 is: 2,778.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.10 : 3,551.43 = 2,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.10/3,551.43 = 2,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.10x = 3,551.43 × 2,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.10x = 7,155,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155,066.02/2,575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.56

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