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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.73, 2,780.37 and 1,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.73, 2,780.37 and 1,130.60 is: 1,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.73 : 2,780.37 = 1,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.73/2,780.37 = 1,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.73x = 2,780.37 × 1,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.73x = 3,143,472.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,472.42/2,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.25

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