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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.93, 2,778.51 and 1,736.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.93, 2,778.51 and 1,736.11 is: 2,394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.93 : 2,778.51 = 1,736.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.93/2,778.51 = 1,736.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.93x = 2,778.51 × 1,736.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.93x = 4,823,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,799.00/2,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.03

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