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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.39, 2,781.15 and 1,384.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.39, 2,781.15 and 1,384.71 is: 1,911.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.39 : 2,781.15 = 1,384.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.39/2,781.15 = 1,384.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.39x = 2,781.15 × 1,384.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.39x = 3,851,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,086.22/2,014.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.79

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