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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.78, 2,779.56 and 1,315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.78, 2,779.56 and 1,315.14 is: 1,815.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.78 : 2,779.56 = 1,315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.78/2,779.56 = 1,315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.78x = 2,779.56 × 1,315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.78x = 3,655,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,510.54/2,013.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.25

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