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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.79, 2,783.93 and 1,664.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.79, 2,783.93 and 1,664.87 is: 2,300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.79 : 2,783.93 = 1,664.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.79/2,783.93 = 1,664.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.79x = 2,783.93 × 1,664.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.79x = 4,634,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,859.30/2,014.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.42

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