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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.37, 3,035.89 and 1,612.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.37, 3,035.89 and 1,612.95 is: 2,424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.37 : 3,035.89 = 1,612.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.37/3,035.89 = 1,612.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.37x = 3,035.89 × 1,612.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.37x = 4,896,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,738.78/2,019.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.88

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