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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019, 3,026.34 and 848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019, 3,026.34 and 848.70 is: 1,272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019 : 3,026.34 = 848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019/3,026.34 = 848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019x = 3,026.34 × 848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019x = 2,568,454.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,454.76/2,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.14

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