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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.34, 3,021.50 and 1,283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.34, 3,021.50 and 1,283.18 is: 1,924.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.34 : 3,021.50 = 1,283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.34/3,021.50 = 1,283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.34x = 3,021.50 × 1,283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.34x = 3,877,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,116.47/2,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.76

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