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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.40, 4,151.46 and 2,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.40, 4,151.46 and 2,014.72 is: 2,779.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.40 : 4,151.46 = 2,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.40/4,151.46 = 2,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.40x = 4,151.46 × 2,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.40x = 8,364,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,364,029.49/3,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.30

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