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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.84, 3,021.89 and 844.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.84, 3,021.89 and 844.53 is: 1,266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.84 : 3,021.89 = 844.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.84/3,021.89 = 844.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.84x = 3,021.89 × 844.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.84x = 2,552,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,076.76/2,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.64

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