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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.91, 3,020.18 and 845.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.91, 3,020.18 and 845.54 is: 1,267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.91 : 3,020.18 = 845.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.91/3,020.18 = 845.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.91x = 3,020.18 × 845.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.91x = 2,553,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,687.38/2,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.40

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