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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.57, 3,019.76 and 780.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.57, 3,019.76 and 780.70 is: 1,170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.57 : 3,019.76 = 780.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.57/3,019.76 = 780.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.57x = 3,019.76 × 780.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.57x = 2,357,526.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,526.63/2,013.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.82

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