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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.08, 2,764.44 and 1,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.08, 2,764.44 and 1,929.60 is: 2,648.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.08 : 2,764.44 = 1,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.08/2,764.44 = 1,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.08x = 2,764.44 × 1,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.08x = 5,334,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,334,263.42/2,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.49

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