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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.02, 3,016.14 and 1,395.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.02, 3,016.14 and 1,395.99 is: 2,090.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.02 : 3,016.14 = 1,395.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.02/3,016.14 = 1,395.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.02x = 3,016.14 × 1,395.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.02x = 4,210,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,501.28/2,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.60

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