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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.36, 3,029.03 and 538.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.36, 3,029.03 and 538.58 is: 807.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.36 : 3,029.03 = 538.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.36/3,029.03 = 538.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.36x = 3,029.03 × 538.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.36x = 1,631,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,374.98/2,019.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.87

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