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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.62, 2,780.29 and 1,130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.62, 2,780.29 and 1,130.50 is: 1,560.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.62 : 2,780.29 = 1,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.62/2,780.29 = 1,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.62x = 2,780.29 × 1,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.62x = 3,143,117.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,117.85/2,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.15

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