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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.06, 2,783.70 and 1,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.06, 2,783.70 and 1,459.08 is: 2,011.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.06 : 2,783.70 = 1,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.06/2,783.70 = 1,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.06x = 2,783.70 × 1,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.06x = 4,061,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,641.00/2,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.65

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