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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.22, 3,029.16 and 786.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.22, 3,029.16 and 786.62 is: 1,180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.22 : 3,029.16 = 786.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.22/3,029.16 = 786.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.22x = 3,029.16 × 786.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.22x = 2,382,797.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,797.84/2,019.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.06

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