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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.09, 3,021.13 and 715.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.09, 3,021.13 and 715.25 is: 1,072.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.09 : 3,021.13 = 715.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.09/3,021.13 = 715.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.09x = 3,021.13 × 715.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.09x = 2,160,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,863.23/2,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.87

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