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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.34, 2,782.59 and 1,547.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.34, 2,782.59 and 1,547.24 is: 2,132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.34 : 2,782.59 = 1,547.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.34/2,782.59 = 1,547.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.34x = 2,782.59 × 1,547.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.34x = 4,305,334.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,334.55/2,019.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.05

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