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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.62, 3,015.36 and 1,942.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.62, 3,015.36 and 1,942.38 is: 2,907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.62 : 3,015.36 = 1,942.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.62/3,015.36 = 1,942.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.62x = 3,015.36 × 1,942.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.62x = 5,856,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,856,974.96/2,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,907.24

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