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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.13, 4,114.56 and 2,014.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.13, 4,114.56 and 2,014.29 is: 3,010.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.13 : 4,114.56 = 2,014.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.13/4,114.56 = 2,014.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.13x = 4,114.56 × 2,014.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.13x = 8,287,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287,917.06/2,753.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.36

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