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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.96, 2,781.93 and 1,804.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.96, 2,781.93 and 1,804.76 is: 2,491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.96 : 2,781.93 = 1,804.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.96/2,781.93 = 1,804.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.96x = 2,781.93 × 1,804.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.96x = 5,020,706.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,706.96/2,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.72

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