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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.03, 2,778.43 and 1,305.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.03, 2,778.43 and 1,305.99 is: 1,801.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.03 : 2,778.43 = 1,305.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.03/2,778.43 = 1,305.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.03x = 2,778.43 × 1,305.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.03x = 3,628,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,601.80/2,014.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.66

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