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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.26, 3,005.73 and 1,807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.26, 3,005.73 and 1,807.40 is: 2,697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.26 : 3,005.73 = 1,807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.26/3,005.73 = 1,807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.26x = 3,005.73 × 1,807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.26x = 5,432,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,432,556.40/2,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.05

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