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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.06, 4,253.60 and 2,014.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.06, 4,253.60 and 2,014.61 is: 3,019.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.06 : 4,253.60 = 2,014.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.06/4,253.60 = 2,014.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.06x = 4,253.60 × 2,014.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.06x = 8,569,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569,328.86/2,838.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.43

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