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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.08, 2,779.44 and 1,129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.08, 2,779.44 and 1,129.92 is: 1,559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.08 : 2,779.44 = 1,129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.08/2,779.44 = 1,129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.08x = 2,779.44 × 1,129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.08x = 3,140,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,544.84/2,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.29

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