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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.88, 2,780.48 and 1,130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.88, 2,780.48 and 1,130.70 is: 1,560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.88 : 2,780.48 = 1,130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.88/2,780.48 = 1,130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.88x = 2,780.48 × 1,130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.88x = 3,143,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,883.08/2,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.33

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