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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.28, 2,779.64 and 1,130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.28, 2,779.64 and 1,130.04 is: 1,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.28 : 2,779.64 = 1,130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.28/2,779.64 = 1,130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.28x = 2,779.64 × 1,130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.28x = 3,141,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,104.39/2,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.42

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