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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.14, 2,772.36 and 1,450.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.14, 2,772.36 and 1,450.62 is: 1,999.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.14 : 2,772.36 = 1,450.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.14/2,772.36 = 1,450.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.14x = 2,772.36 × 1,450.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.14x = 4,021,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,640.86/2,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.68

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