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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.97, 3,020.70 and 1,624.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.97, 3,020.70 and 1,624.28 is: 2,435.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.97 : 3,020.70 = 1,624.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.97/3,020.70 = 1,624.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.97x = 3,020.70 × 1,624.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.97x = 4,906,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,462.60/2,014.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.01

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