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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.14, 2,776.88 and 1,454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.14, 2,776.88 and 1,454.62 is: 2,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.14 : 2,776.88 = 1,454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.14/2,776.88 = 1,454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.14x = 2,776.88 × 1,454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.14x = 4,039,305.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,305.19/2,015.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.48

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