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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.18, 3,021.30 and 715.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.18, 3,021.30 and 715.78 is: 1,073.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.18 : 3,021.30 = 715.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.18/3,021.30 = 715.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.18x = 3,021.30 × 715.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.18x = 2,162,586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,586.11/2,014.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.68

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