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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.01, 4,320.10 and 2,014.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.01, 4,320.10 and 2,014.37 is: 2,778.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.01 : 4,320.10 = 2,014.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.01/4,320.10 = 2,014.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.01x = 4,320.10 × 2,014.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.01x = 8,702,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,250.68/3,132.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.49

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