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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.67, 4,247.66 and 2,014.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.67, 4,247.66 and 2,014.95 is: 2,783.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.67 : 4,247.66 = 2,014.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.67/4,247.66 = 2,014.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.67x = 4,247.66 × 2,014.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.67x = 8,558,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,558,801.28/3,074.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.65

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