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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.40, 3,017.82 and 1,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.40, 3,017.82 and 1,190.24 is: 1,783.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.40 : 3,017.82 = 1,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.40/3,017.82 = 1,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.40x = 3,017.82 × 1,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.40x = 3,591,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,930.08/2,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.13

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