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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.08, 3,023.64 and 2,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.08, 3,023.64 and 2,004.72 is: 3,009.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.08 : 3,023.64 = 2,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.08/3,023.64 = 2,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.08x = 3,023.64 × 2,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.08x = 6,061,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,061,551.58/2,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.59

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