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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.93, 3,016.92 and 1,039.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.93, 3,016.92 and 1,039.10 is: 1,555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.93 : 3,016.92 = 1,039.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.93/3,016.92 = 1,039.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.93x = 3,016.92 × 1,039.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.93x = 3,134,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,881.57/2,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.83

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