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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.85, 3,020.00 and 1,088.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.85, 3,020.00 and 1,088.34 is: 1,631.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.85 : 3,020.00 = 1,088.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.85/3,020.00 = 1,088.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.85x = 3,020.00 × 1,088.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.85x = 3,286,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,781.36/2,014.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.28

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