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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.22, 2,786.60 and 1,180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.22, 2,786.60 and 1,180.46 is: 1,629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.22 : 2,786.60 = 1,180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.22/2,786.60 = 1,180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.22x = 2,786.60 × 1,180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.22x = 3,289,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,469.84/2,019.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.08

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