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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.38, 3,022.86 and 1,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.38, 3,022.86 and 1,284.48 is: 1,927.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.38 : 3,022.86 = 1,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.38/3,022.86 = 1,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.38x = 3,022.86 × 1,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.38x = 3,882,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,803.21/2,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.54

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