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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.29, 3,030.06 and 786.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.29, 3,030.06 and 786.54 is: 1,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.29 : 3,030.06 = 786.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.29/3,030.06 = 786.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.29x = 3,030.06 × 786.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.29x = 2,383,263.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,263.39/2,019.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.25

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