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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.70, 2,778.90 and 1,315.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.70, 2,778.90 and 1,315.07 is: 1,814.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.70 : 2,778.90 = 1,315.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.70/2,778.90 = 1,315.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.70x = 2,778.90 × 1,315.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.70x = 3,654,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,448.02/2,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.79

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