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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.23, 2,779.68 and 1,130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.23, 2,779.68 and 1,130.02 is: 1,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.23 : 2,779.68 = 1,130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.23/2,779.68 = 1,130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.23x = 2,779.68 × 1,130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.23x = 3,141,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,093.99/2,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.45

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