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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.08, 3,020.98 and 715.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.08, 3,020.98 and 715.36 is: 1,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.08 : 3,020.98 = 715.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.08/3,020.98 = 715.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.08x = 3,020.98 × 715.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.08x = 2,161,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,088.25/2,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.99

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