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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.60, 3,020.52 and 781.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.60, 3,020.52 and 781.14 is: 1,171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.60 : 3,020.52 = 781.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.60/3,020.52 = 781.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.60x = 3,020.52 × 781.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.60x = 2,359,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,448.99/2,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.76

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