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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.47, 3,022.92 and 1,886.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.47, 3,022.92 and 1,886.49 is: 2,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.47 : 3,022.92 = 1,886.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.47/3,022.92 = 1,886.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.47x = 3,022.92 × 1,886.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.47x = 5,702,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,708.35/2,014.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.87

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