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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.74, 3,017.19 and 1,190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.74, 3,017.19 and 1,190.55 is: 1,782.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.74 : 3,017.19 = 1,190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.74/3,017.19 = 1,190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.74x = 3,017.19 × 1,190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.74x = 3,592,115.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,115.55/2,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.92

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