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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.63, 4,160.68 and 1,895.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.63, 4,160.68 and 1,895.73 is: 2,616.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.63 : 4,160.68 = 1,895.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.63/4,160.68 = 1,895.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.63x = 4,160.68 × 1,895.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.63x = 7,887,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887,521.16/3,014.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.42

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