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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.46, 3,023.22 and 975.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.46, 3,023.22 and 975.07 is: 1,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.46 : 3,023.22 = 975.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.46/3,023.22 = 975.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.46x = 3,023.22 × 975.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.46x = 2,947,836.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,836.01/2,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.34

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