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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.92, 2,781.18 and 1,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.92, 2,781.18 and 1,316.40 is: 1,817.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.92 : 2,781.18 = 1,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.92/2,781.18 = 1,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.92x = 2,781.18 × 1,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.92x = 3,661,145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,145.35/2,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.02

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