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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.41, 3,019.09 and 781.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.41, 3,019.09 and 781.17 is: 1,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.41 : 3,019.09 = 781.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.41/3,019.09 = 781.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.41x = 3,019.09 × 781.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.41x = 2,358,415.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,415.92/2,013.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.36

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