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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.72, 2,779.84 and 1,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.72, 2,779.84 and 1,228.80 is: 1,695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.72 : 2,779.84 = 1,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.72/2,779.84 = 1,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.72x = 2,779.84 × 1,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.72x = 3,415,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,867.39/2,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.46

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