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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.67, 4,158.99 and 2,020.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.67, 4,158.99 and 2,020.05 is: 2,786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.67 : 4,158.99 = 2,020.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.67/4,158.99 = 2,020.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.67x = 4,158.99 × 2,020.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.67x = 8,401,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,367.75/3,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.83

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