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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.09, 2,779.44 and 1,228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.09, 2,779.44 and 1,228.14 is: 1,694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.09 : 2,779.44 = 1,228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.09/2,779.44 = 1,228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.09x = 2,779.44 × 1,228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.09x = 3,413,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,532.47/2,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.83

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