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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.63, 2,917.35 and 2,014.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.63, 2,917.35 and 2,014.61 is: 2,780.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.63 : 2,917.35 = 2,014.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.63/2,917.35 = 2,014.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.63x = 2,917.35 × 2,014.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.63x = 5,877,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,877,307.90/2,113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.67

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