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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.24, 3,021.78 and 697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.24, 3,021.78 and 697.90 is: 1,047.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.24 : 3,021.78 = 697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.24/3,021.78 = 697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.24x = 3,021.78 × 697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.24x = 2,108,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,900.26/2,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.00

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