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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.35, 2,787.68 and 1,355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.35, 2,787.68 and 1,355.96 is: 1,871.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.35 : 2,787.68 = 1,355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.35/2,787.68 = 1,355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.35x = 2,787.68 × 1,355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.35x = 3,779,982.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,982.57/2,019.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.88

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