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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.47, 3,022.31 and 1,707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.47, 3,022.31 and 1,707.08 is: 2,561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.47 : 3,022.31 = 1,707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.47/3,022.31 = 1,707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.47x = 3,022.31 × 1,707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.47x = 5,159,314.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,314.11/2,014.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.13

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