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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.14, 2,774.12 and 1,452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.14, 2,774.12 and 1,452.62 is: 2,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.14 : 2,774.12 = 1,452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.14/2,774.12 = 1,452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.14x = 2,774.12 × 1,452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.14x = 4,029,742.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,742.19/2,013.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.72

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