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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.22, 2,777.30 and 1,424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.22, 2,777.30 and 1,424.08 is: 1,964.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.22 : 2,777.30 = 1,424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.22/2,777.30 = 1,424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.22x = 2,777.30 × 1,424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.22x = 3,955,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,088.57/2,013.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.56

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