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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.53, 2,779.79 and 1,175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.53, 2,779.79 and 1,175.13 is: 1,621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.53 : 2,779.79 = 1,175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.53/2,779.79 = 1,175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.53x = 2,779.79 × 1,175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.53x = 3,266,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,608.75/2,014.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.52

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