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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.30, 3,015.03 and 1,549.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.30, 3,015.03 and 1,549.87 is: 2,319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.30 : 3,015.03 = 1,549.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.30/3,015.03 = 1,549.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.30x = 3,015.03 × 1,549.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.30x = 4,672,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,902.82/2,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.86

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