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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.52, 3,030.25 and 1,045.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.52, 3,030.25 and 1,045.62 is: 1,568.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.52 : 3,030.25 = 1,045.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.52/3,030.25 = 1,045.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.52x = 3,030.25 × 1,045.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.52x = 3,168,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,492.14/2,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.93

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