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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.93, 2,781.80 and 1,269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.93, 2,781.80 and 1,269.52 is: 1,752.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.93 : 2,781.80 = 1,269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.93/2,781.80 = 1,269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.93x = 2,781.80 × 1,269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.93x = 3,531,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,550.74/2,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.69

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