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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.46, 3,040.29 and 2,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.46, 3,040.29 and 2,014.26 is: 2,781.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.46 : 3,040.29 = 2,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.46/3,040.29 = 2,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.46x = 3,040.29 × 2,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.46x = 6,123,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123,934.54/2,201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.76

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