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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.47, 2,786.82 and 1,233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.47, 2,786.82 and 1,233.51 is: 1,702.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.47 : 2,786.82 = 1,233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.47/2,786.82 = 1,233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.47x = 2,786.82 × 1,233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.47x = 3,437,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,570.34/2,019.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.22

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