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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.38, 2,778.80 and 1,266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.38, 2,778.80 and 1,266.93 is: 1,747.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.38 : 2,778.80 = 1,266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.38/2,778.80 = 1,266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.38x = 2,778.80 × 1,266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.38x = 3,520,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,538.75/2,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.70

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