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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.37, 3,021.71 and 843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.37, 3,021.71 and 843.20 is: 1,264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.37 : 3,021.71 = 843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.37/3,021.71 = 843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.37x = 3,021.71 × 843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.37x = 2,547,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,887.26/2,014.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.85

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