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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.21, 3,022.89 and 1,625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.21, 3,022.89 and 1,625.14 is: 2,438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.21 : 3,022.89 = 1,625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.21/3,022.89 = 1,625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.21x = 3,022.89 × 1,625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.21x = 4,912,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,619.45/2,014.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.98

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