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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.12, 2,779.44 and 1,129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.12, 2,779.44 and 1,129.96 is: 1,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.12 : 2,779.44 = 1,129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.12/2,779.44 = 1,129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.12x = 2,779.44 × 1,129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.12x = 3,140,656.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,656.02/2,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.32

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