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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.40, 3,021.60 and 1,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.40, 3,021.60 and 1,649.60 is: 2,474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.40 : 3,021.60 = 1,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.40/3,021.60 = 1,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.40x = 3,021.60 × 1,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.40x = 4,984,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,431.36/2,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.40

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