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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.38, 3,027.58 and 769.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.38, 3,027.58 and 769.79 is: 1,154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.38 : 3,027.58 = 769.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.38/3,027.58 = 769.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.38x = 3,027.58 × 769.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.38x = 2,330,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,606.45/2,019.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.12

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