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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.54, 3,020.95 and 781.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.54, 3,020.95 and 781.72 is: 1,172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.54 : 3,020.95 = 781.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.54/3,020.95 = 781.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.54x = 3,020.95 × 781.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.54x = 2,361,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,518.02/2,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.24

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