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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.59, 3,021.51 and 844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.59, 3,021.51 and 844.28 is: 1,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.59 : 3,021.51 = 844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.59/3,021.51 = 844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.59x = 3,021.51 × 844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.59x = 2,550,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,985.36/2,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.26

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