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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.23, 2,786.55 and 1,135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.23, 2,786.55 and 1,135.02 is: 1,566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.23 : 2,786.55 = 1,135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.23/2,786.55 = 1,135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.23x = 2,786.55 × 1,135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.23x = 3,162,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,789.98/2,019.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.33

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