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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.20, 3,018.06 and 1,243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.20, 3,018.06 and 1,243.08 is: 1,862.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.20 : 3,018.06 = 1,243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.20/3,018.06 = 1,243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.20x = 3,018.06 × 1,243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.20x = 3,751,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,690.02/2,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.62

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