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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.16, 2,779.40 and 1,228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.16, 2,779.40 and 1,228.46 is: 1,695.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.16 : 2,779.40 = 1,228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.16/2,779.40 = 1,228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.16x = 2,779.40 × 1,228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.16x = 3,414,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,381.72/2,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.19

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