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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.76, 2,780.36 and 1,176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.76, 2,780.36 and 1,176.04 is: 1,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.76 : 2,780.36 = 1,176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.76/2,780.36 = 1,176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.76x = 2,780.36 × 1,176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.76x = 3,269,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,814.57/2,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.93

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