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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.06, 2,778.75 and 1,306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.06, 2,778.75 and 1,306.45 is: 1,802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.06 : 2,778.75 = 1,306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.06/2,778.75 = 1,306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.06x = 2,778.75 × 1,306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.06x = 3,630,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,297.94/2,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.48

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