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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.40, 3,018.36 and 843.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.40, 3,018.36 and 843.42 is: 1,263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.40 : 3,018.36 = 843.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.40/3,018.36 = 843.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.40x = 3,018.36 × 843.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.40x = 2,545,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,745.19/2,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.77

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