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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.40, 3,054.60 and 2,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.40, 3,054.60 and 2,014.80 is: 3,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.40 : 3,054.60 = 2,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.40/3,054.60 = 2,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.40x = 3,054.60 × 2,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.40x = 6,154,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,154,408.08/2,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.20

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