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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.91, 2,779.08 and 1,926.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.91, 2,779.08 and 1,926.59 is: 2,657.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.91 : 2,779.08 = 1,926.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.91/2,779.08 = 1,926.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.91x = 2,779.08 × 1,926.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.91x = 5,354,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,354,126.62/2,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.26

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