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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.60, 3,028.30 and 1,899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.60, 3,028.30 and 1,899.40 is: 2,855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.60 : 3,028.30 = 1,899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.60/3,028.30 = 1,899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.60x = 3,028.30 × 1,899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.60x = 5,751,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,751,953.02/2,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.13

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