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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.53, 4,409.98 and 2,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.53, 4,409.98 and 2,014.28 is: 3,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.53 : 4,409.98 = 2,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.53/4,409.98 = 2,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.53x = 4,409.98 × 2,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.53x = 8,882,934.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,882,934.51/2,941.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.83

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