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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.03, 2,778.59 and 1,304.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.03, 2,778.59 and 1,304.91 is: 1,801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.03 : 2,778.59 = 1,304.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.03/2,778.59 = 1,304.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.03x = 2,778.59 × 1,304.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.03x = 3,625,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,803.35/2,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.17

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