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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.56, 2,779.44 and 1,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.56, 2,779.44 and 1,316.40 is: 1,816.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.56 : 2,779.44 = 1,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.56/2,779.44 = 1,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.56x = 2,779.44 × 1,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.56x = 3,658,854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,854.82/2,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.21

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