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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.66, 3,017.13 and 2,000.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.66, 3,017.13 and 2,000.08 is: 2,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.66 : 3,017.13 = 2,000.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.66/3,017.13 = 2,000.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.66x = 3,017.13 × 2,000.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.66x = 6,034,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,501.37/2,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.30

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