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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.47, 2,787.62 and 1,311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.47, 2,787.62 and 1,311.48 is: 1,810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.47 : 2,787.62 = 1,311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.47/2,787.62 = 1,311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.47x = 2,787.62 × 1,311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.47x = 3,655,901.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,901.32/2,019.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.33

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