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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.20, 3,023.33 and 1,368.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.20, 3,023.33 and 1,368.63 is: 2,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.20 : 3,023.33 = 1,368.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.20/3,023.33 = 1,368.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.20x = 3,023.33 × 1,368.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.20x = 4,137,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,813.29/2,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.24

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