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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.40, 3,754.44 and 2,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.40, 3,754.44 and 2,014.92 is: 3,017.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.40 : 3,754.44 = 2,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.40/3,754.44 = 2,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.40x = 3,754.44 × 2,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.40x = 7,564,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564,896.24/2,507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.03

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