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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.12, 3,019.36 and 780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.12, 3,019.36 and 780 is: 1,169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.12 : 3,019.36 = 780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.12/3,019.36 = 780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.12x = 3,019.36 × 780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.12x = 2,355,100.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,100.80/2,013.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.88

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