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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.50, 2,775.29 and 1,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.50, 2,775.29 and 1,414.80 is: 1,951.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.50 : 2,775.29 = 1,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.50/2,775.29 = 1,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.50x = 2,775.29 × 1,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.50x = 3,926,480.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,480.29/2,012.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.05

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