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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.18, 2,786.58 and 1,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.18, 2,786.58 and 1,233 is: 1,701.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.18 : 2,786.58 = 1,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.18/2,786.58 = 1,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.18x = 2,786.58 × 1,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.18x = 3,435,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,853.14/2,019.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.61

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