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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.32, 3,030.19 and 865.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.32, 3,030.19 and 865.07 is: 1,298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.32 : 3,030.19 = 865.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.32/3,030.19 = 865.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.32x = 3,030.19 × 865.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.32x = 2,621,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,306.99/2,019.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.12

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