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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.70, 2,775.96 and 1,414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.70, 2,775.96 and 1,414.30 is: 1,949.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.70 : 2,775.96 = 1,414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.70/2,775.96 = 1,414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.70x = 2,775.96 × 1,414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.70x = 3,926,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,040.23/2,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.66

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