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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.33, 2,787.45 and 1,809.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.33, 2,787.45 and 1,809.15 is: 2,497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.33 : 2,787.45 = 1,809.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.33/2,787.45 = 1,809.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.33x = 2,787.45 × 1,809.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.33x = 5,042,915.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042,915.17/2,019.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.32

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