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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.60, 4,150.92 and 2,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.60, 4,150.92 and 2,014.56 is: 2,778.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.60 : 4,150.92 = 2,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.60/4,150.92 = 2,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.60x = 4,150.92 × 2,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.60x = 8,362,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,362,277.40/3,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.53

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