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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.52, 2,786.70 and 1,135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.52, 2,786.70 and 1,135.27 is: 1,566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.52 : 2,786.70 = 1,135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.52/2,786.70 = 1,135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.52x = 2,786.70 × 1,135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.52x = 3,163,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,656.91/2,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.54

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