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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.40, 2,778.93 and 1,350.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.40, 2,778.93 and 1,350.41 is: 1,862.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.40 : 2,778.93 = 1,350.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.40/2,778.93 = 1,350.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.40x = 2,778.93 × 1,350.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.40x = 3,752,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,694.86/2,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.93

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