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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.92, 3,007.81 and 1,870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.92, 3,007.81 and 1,870.74 is: 2,792.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.92 : 3,007.81 = 1,870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.92/3,007.81 = 1,870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.92x = 3,007.81 × 1,870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.92x = 5,626,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,626,830.48/2,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.58

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