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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.44, 3,017.72 and 1,389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.44, 3,017.72 and 1,389.64 is: 2,081.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.44 : 3,017.72 = 1,389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.44/3,017.72 = 1,389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.44x = 3,017.72 × 1,389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.44x = 4,193,544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,544.42/2,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.74

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