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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.14, 3,027.90 and 786.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.14, 3,027.90 and 786.37 is: 1,179.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.14 : 3,027.90 = 786.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.14/3,027.90 = 786.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.14x = 3,027.90 × 786.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.14x = 2,381,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,042.15/2,019.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.24

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