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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.48, 3,026.31 and 1,430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.48, 3,026.31 and 1,430.92 is: 2,149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.48 : 3,026.31 = 1,430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.48/3,026.31 = 1,430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.48x = 3,026.31 × 1,430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.48x = 4,330,407.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,407.51/2,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.64

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