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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.39, 2,778.25 and 1,664.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.39, 2,778.25 and 1,664.47 is: 2,295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.39 : 2,778.25 = 1,664.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.39/2,778.25 = 1,664.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.39x = 2,778.25 × 1,664.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.39x = 4,624,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,313.78/2,014.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.64

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