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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.80, 3,014.30 and 1,949.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.80, 3,014.30 and 1,949.80 is: 2,918.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.80 : 3,014.30 = 1,949.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.80/3,014.30 = 1,949.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.80x = 3,014.30 × 1,949.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.80x = 5,877,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,877,282.14/2,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,918.50

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