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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.42, 2,779.89 and 1,130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.42, 2,779.89 and 1,130.22 is: 1,559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.42 : 2,779.89 = 1,130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.42/2,779.89 = 1,130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.42x = 2,779.89 × 1,130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.42x = 3,141,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,881.62/2,014.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.70

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