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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.10, 2,778.06 and 1,417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.10, 2,778.06 and 1,417.84 is: 1,955.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.10 : 2,778.06 = 1,417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.10/2,778.06 = 1,417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.10x = 2,778.06 × 1,417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.10x = 3,938,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,837.65/2,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.63

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