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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.68, 3,055.68 and 1,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.68, 3,055.68 and 1,014.40 is: 1,519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.68 : 3,055.68 = 1,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.68/3,055.68 = 1,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.68x = 3,055.68 × 1,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.68x = 3,099,681.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,681.79/2,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.69

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