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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.70, 3,021.91 and 716.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.70, 3,021.91 and 716.00 is: 1,073.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.70 : 3,021.91 = 716.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.70/3,021.91 = 716.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.70x = 3,021.91 × 716.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.70x = 2,163,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,670.66/2,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.94

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