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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.28, 2,780.30 and 1,175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.28, 2,780.30 and 1,175.18 is: 1,622.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.28 : 2,780.30 = 1,175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.28/2,780.30 = 1,175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.28x = 2,780.30 × 1,175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.28x = 3,267,352.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,352.95/2,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.09

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