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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.32, 3,027.63 and 786.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.32, 3,027.63 and 786.84 is: 1,179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.32 : 3,027.63 = 786.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.32/3,027.63 = 786.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.32x = 3,027.63 × 786.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.32x = 2,382,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,260.39/2,019.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.74

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