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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.33, 2,786.60 and 1,546.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.33, 2,786.60 and 1,546.39 is: 2,133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.33 : 2,786.60 = 1,546.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.33/2,786.60 = 1,546.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.33x = 2,786.60 × 1,546.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.33x = 4,309,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,177.72/2,019.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.96

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