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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.13, 2,777.65 and 1,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.13, 2,777.65 and 1,342.32 is: 1,851.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.13 : 2,777.65 = 1,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.13/2,777.65 = 1,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.13x = 2,777.65 × 1,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.13x = 3,728,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,474.55/2,014.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.16

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