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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.30, 2,785.12 and 1,346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.30, 2,785.12 and 1,346.79 is: 1,857.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.30 : 2,785.12 = 1,346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.30/2,785.12 = 1,346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.30x = 2,785.12 × 1,346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.30x = 3,750,978.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,978.84/2,019.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.57

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