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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.36, 3,021.58 and 1,239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.36, 3,021.58 and 1,239.34 is: 1,859.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.36 : 3,021.58 = 1,239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.36/3,021.58 = 1,239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.36x = 3,021.58 × 1,239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.36x = 3,744,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,764.96/2,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.03

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