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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.48, 3,021.84 and 781.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.48, 3,021.84 and 781.90 is: 1,172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.48 : 3,021.84 = 781.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.48/3,021.84 = 781.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.48x = 3,021.84 × 781.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.48x = 2,362,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,776.70/2,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.90

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