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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.84, 3,022.77 and 975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.84, 3,022.77 and 975.34 is: 1,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.84 : 3,022.77 = 975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.84/3,022.77 = 975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.84x = 3,022.77 × 975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.84x = 2,948,217.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,217.28/2,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.25

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