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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.75, 3,132.18 and 2,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.75, 3,132.18 and 2,014 is: 3,005.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.75 : 3,132.18 = 2,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.75/3,132.18 = 2,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.75x = 3,132.18 × 2,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.75x = 6,308,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,308,210.52/2,098.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.70

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