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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.18, 3,021.87 and 1,358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.18, 3,021.87 and 1,358.68 is: 2,038.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.18 : 3,021.87 = 1,358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.18/3,021.87 = 1,358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.18x = 3,021.87 × 1,358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.18x = 4,105,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,761.89/2,014.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.43

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