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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.38, 3,019.47 and 780.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.38, 3,019.47 and 780.51 is: 1,170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.38 : 3,019.47 = 780.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.38/3,019.47 = 780.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.38x = 3,019.47 × 780.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.38x = 2,356,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,726.53/2,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.53

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