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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.20, 3,792.48 and 2,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.20, 3,792.48 and 2,014.44 is: 3,018.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.20 : 3,792.48 = 2,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.20/3,792.48 = 2,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.20x = 3,792.48 × 2,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.20x = 7,639,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639,723.41/2,531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.22

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