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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.03, 2,843.66 and 1,614.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.03, 2,843.66 and 1,614.11 is: 2,224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.03 : 2,843.66 = 1,614.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.03/2,843.66 = 1,614.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.03x = 2,843.66 × 1,614.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.03x = 4,589,957.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,957.75/2,063.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.87

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