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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.60, 3,028.65 and 1,747.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.60, 3,028.65 and 1,747.30 is: 2,626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.60 : 3,028.65 = 1,747.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.60/3,028.65 = 1,747.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.60x = 3,028.65 × 1,747.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.60x = 5,291,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,291,960.15/2,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.80

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