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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.38, 3,015.81 and 1,363.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.38, 3,015.81 and 1,363.95 is: 2,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.38 : 3,015.81 = 1,363.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.38/3,015.81 = 1,363.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.38x = 3,015.81 × 1,363.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.38x = 4,113,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,414.05/2,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.02

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