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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.24, 2,778.54 and 1,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.24, 2,778.54 and 1,750.20 is: 2,415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.24 : 2,778.54 = 1,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.24/2,778.54 = 1,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.24x = 2,778.54 × 1,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.24x = 4,863,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,000.71/2,013.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.51

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