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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.03, 3,027.76 and 786.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.03, 3,027.76 and 786.27 is: 1,179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.03 : 3,027.76 = 786.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.03/3,027.76 = 786.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.03x = 3,027.76 × 786.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.03x = 2,380,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,636.86/2,019.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.10

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