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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.48, 3,020.40 and 781.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.48, 3,020.40 and 781.47 is: 1,172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.48 : 3,020.40 = 781.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.48/3,020.40 = 781.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.48x = 3,020.40 × 781.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.48x = 2,360,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,351.99/2,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.27

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