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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.77, 3,021.25 and 1,182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.77, 3,021.25 and 1,182.23 is: 1,772.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.77 : 3,021.25 = 1,182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.77/3,021.25 = 1,182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.77x = 3,021.25 × 1,182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.77x = 3,571,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,820.62/2,014.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.81

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