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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.74, 2,780.10 and 1,130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.74, 2,780.10 and 1,130.52 is: 1,559.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.74 : 2,780.10 = 1,130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.74/2,780.10 = 1,130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.74x = 2,780.10 × 1,130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.74x = 3,142,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,958.65/2,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.98

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