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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.09, 3,026.19 and 785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.09, 3,026.19 and 785.88 is: 1,177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.09 : 3,026.19 = 785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.09/3,026.19 = 785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.09x = 3,026.19 × 785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.09x = 2,378,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,222.20/2,019.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.87

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