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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.71, 3,058.00 and 1,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.71, 3,058.00 and 1,114.70 is: 1,672.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.71 : 3,058.00 = 1,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.71/3,058.00 = 1,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.71x = 3,058.00 × 1,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.71x = 3,408,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,757.46/2,038.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.02

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