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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.71, 2,782.65 and 1,612.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.71, 2,782.65 and 1,612.34 is: 2,226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.71 : 2,782.65 = 1,612.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.71/2,782.65 = 1,612.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.71x = 2,782.65 × 1,612.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.71x = 4,486,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,563.99/2,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.90

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