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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.49, 4,246.95 and 2,014.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.49, 4,246.95 and 2,014.01 is: 3,021.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.49 : 4,246.95 = 2,014.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.49/4,246.95 = 2,014.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.49x = 4,246.95 × 2,014.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.49x = 8,553,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,553,399.77/2,830.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.88

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