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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.20, 2,778.18 and 1,116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.20, 2,778.18 and 1,116.86 is: 1,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.20 : 2,778.18 = 1,116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.20/2,778.18 = 1,116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.20x = 2,778.18 × 1,116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.20x = 3,102,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,838.11/2,013.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.25

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