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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.29, 3,021.36 and 1,091.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.29, 3,021.36 and 1,091.64 is: 1,637.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.29 : 3,021.36 = 1,091.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.29/3,021.36 = 1,091.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.29x = 3,021.36 × 1,091.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.29x = 3,298,237.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,237.43/2,014.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.42

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