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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.25, 3,027.45 and 1,032.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.25, 3,027.45 and 1,032.38 is: 1,547.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.25 : 3,027.45 = 1,032.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.25/3,027.45 = 1,032.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.25x = 3,027.45 × 1,032.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.25x = 3,125,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,463.69/2,019.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.84

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