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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.45, 2,786.88 and 1,135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.45, 2,786.88 and 1,135.23 is: 1,566.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.45 : 2,786.88 = 1,135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.45/2,786.88 = 1,135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.45x = 2,786.88 × 1,135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.45x = 3,163,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,749.78/2,019.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.64

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