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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.03, 2,785.41 and 1,232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.03, 2,785.41 and 1,232.63 is: 1,700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.03 : 2,785.41 = 1,232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.03/2,785.41 = 1,232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.03x = 2,785.41 × 1,232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.03x = 3,433,366.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,366.00/2,019.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.50

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