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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.32, 3,014.40 and 1,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.32, 3,014.40 and 1,493.28 is: 2,234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.32 : 3,014.40 = 1,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.32/3,014.40 = 1,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.32x = 3,014.40 × 1,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.32x = 4,501,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,343.23/2,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.67

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