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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.45, 3,022.86 and 1,089.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.45, 3,022.86 and 1,089.98 is: 1,635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.45 : 3,022.86 = 1,089.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.45/3,022.86 = 1,089.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.45x = 3,022.86 × 1,089.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.45x = 3,294,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,856.94/2,014.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.62

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