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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.38, 4,170.45 and 2,014.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.38, 4,170.45 and 2,014.93 is: 2,779.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.38 : 4,170.45 = 2,014.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.38/4,170.45 = 2,014.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.38x = 4,170.45 × 2,014.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.38x = 8,403,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,403,164.82/3,023.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.39

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