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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.75, 3,022.13 and 716.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.75, 3,022.13 and 716.27 is: 1,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.75 : 3,022.13 = 716.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.75/3,022.13 = 716.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.75x = 3,022.13 × 716.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.75x = 2,164,657.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,657.47/2,014.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.41

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