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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.38, 3,022.06 and 843.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.38, 3,022.06 and 843.73 is: 1,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.38 : 3,022.06 = 843.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.38/3,022.06 = 843.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.38x = 3,022.06 × 843.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.38x = 2,549,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,802.68/2,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.80

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