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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.98, 2,780.61 and 1,118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.98, 2,780.61 and 1,118.70 is: 1,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.98 : 2,780.61 = 1,118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.98/2,780.61 = 1,118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.98x = 2,780.61 × 1,118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.98x = 3,110,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,668.41/2,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.77

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