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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.62, 2,779.11 and 1,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.62, 2,779.11 and 1,514.40 is: 2,091.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.62 : 2,779.11 = 1,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.62/2,779.11 = 1,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.62x = 2,779.11 × 1,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.62x = 4,208,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,684.18/2,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.15

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