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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.67, 3,014.60 and 914.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.67, 3,014.60 and 914.15 is: 1,371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.67 : 3,014.60 = 914.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.67/3,014.60 = 914.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.67x = 3,014.60 × 914.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.67x = 2,755,796.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,796.59/2,009.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.27

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