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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.19, 3,022.50 and 859.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.19, 3,022.50 and 859.94 is: 1,290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.19 : 3,022.50 = 859.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.19/3,022.50 = 859.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.19x = 3,022.50 × 859.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.19x = 2,599,168.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,168.65/2,014.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.43

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