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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014, 2,779.32 and 1,228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014, 2,779.32 and 1,228.12 is: 1,694.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014 : 2,779.32 = 1,228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014/2,779.32 = 1,228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014x = 2,779.32 × 1,228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014x = 3,413,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,338.48/2,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.81

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