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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.52, 3,020.60 and 918.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.52, 3,020.60 and 918.28 is: 1,376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.52 : 3,020.60 = 918.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.52/3,020.60 = 918.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.52x = 3,020.60 × 918.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.52x = 2,773,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,762.64/2,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.89

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