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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.59, 2,778.76 and 1,117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.59, 2,778.76 and 1,117.34 is: 1,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.59 : 2,778.76 = 1,117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.59/2,778.76 = 1,117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.59x = 2,778.76 × 1,117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.59x = 3,104,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,821.06/2,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.94

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