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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.41, 2,786.73 and 1,123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.41, 2,786.73 and 1,123.15 is: 1,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.41 : 2,786.73 = 1,123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.41/2,786.73 = 1,123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.41x = 2,786.73 × 1,123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.41x = 3,129,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,915.80/2,019.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.92

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