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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.08, 3,031.62 and 1,114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.08, 3,031.62 and 1,114.84 is: 1,672.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.08 : 3,031.62 = 1,114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.08/3,031.62 = 1,114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.08x = 3,031.62 × 1,114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.08x = 3,379,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,771.24/2,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.26

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