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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.34, 2,779.99 and 1,130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.34, 2,779.99 and 1,130.36 is: 1,560.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.34 : 2,779.99 = 1,130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.34/2,779.99 = 1,130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.34x = 2,779.99 × 1,130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.34x = 3,142,372.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,372.77/2,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.01

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