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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.70, 4,495.70 and 2,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.70, 4,495.70 and 2,014.16 is: 3,015.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.70 : 4,495.70 = 2,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.70/4,495.70 = 2,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.70x = 4,495.70 × 2,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.70x = 9,055,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055,059.11/3,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.64

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