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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.09, 3,027.63 and 848.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.09, 3,027.63 and 848.73 is: 1,272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.09 : 3,027.63 = 848.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.09/3,027.63 = 848.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.09x = 3,027.63 × 848.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.09x = 2,569,640.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,640.41/2,019.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.67

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