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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.10, 3,021.42 and 715.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.10, 3,021.42 and 715.58 is: 1,073.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.10 : 3,021.42 = 715.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.10/3,021.42 = 715.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.10x = 3,021.42 × 715.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.10x = 2,162,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,067.72/2,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.47

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