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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.66, 3,021.67 and 646.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.66, 3,021.67 and 646.66 is: 969.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.66 : 3,021.67 = 646.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.66/3,021.67 = 646.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.66x = 3,021.67 × 646.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.66x = 1,953,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,993.12/2,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.89

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