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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.18, 2,779.57 and 1,228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.18, 2,779.57 and 1,228.23 is: 1,694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.18 : 2,779.57 = 1,228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.18/2,779.57 = 1,228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.18x = 2,779.57 × 1,228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.18x = 3,413,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,951.26/2,014.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.96

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