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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.30, 3,029.55 and 1,803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.30, 3,029.55 and 1,803.70 is: 2,712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.30 : 3,029.55 = 1,803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.30/3,029.55 = 1,803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.30x = 3,029.55 × 1,803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.30x = 5,464,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,399.34/2,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.80

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