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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.09, 3,018.91 and 1,518.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.09, 3,018.91 and 1,518.91 is: 2,276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.09 : 3,018.91 = 1,518.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.09/3,018.91 = 1,518.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.09x = 3,018.91 × 1,518.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.09x = 4,585,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,437.49/2,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.69

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