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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.95, 3,016.77 and 1,494.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.95, 3,016.77 and 1,494.54 is: 2,238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.95 : 3,016.77 = 1,494.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.95/3,016.77 = 1,494.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.95x = 3,016.77 × 1,494.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.95x = 4,508,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,683.44/2,013.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.73

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