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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.35, 3,020.91 and 715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.35, 3,020.91 and 715.52 is: 1,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.35 : 3,020.91 = 715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.35/3,020.91 = 715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.35x = 3,020.91 × 715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.35x = 2,161,506.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,506.42/2,014.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.05

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