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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.43, 3,021.57 and 1,907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.43, 3,021.57 and 1,907.80 is: 2,861.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.43 : 3,021.57 = 1,907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.43/3,021.57 = 1,907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.43x = 3,021.57 × 1,907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.43x = 5,764,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764,543.69/2,014.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.63

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