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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.70, 3,020.53 and 1,321.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.70, 3,020.53 and 1,321.55 is: 1,981.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.70 : 3,020.53 = 1,321.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.70/3,020.53 = 1,321.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.70x = 3,020.53 × 1,321.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.70x = 3,991,767.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,767.97/2,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.32

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