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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.16, 3,024.66 and 1,237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.16, 3,024.66 and 1,237.32 is: 1,853.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.16 : 3,024.66 = 1,237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.16/3,024.66 = 1,237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.16x = 3,024.66 × 1,237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.16x = 3,742,472.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,472.31/2,019.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.48

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