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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.53, 3,028.51 and 786.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.53, 3,028.51 and 786.77 is: 1,179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.53 : 3,028.51 = 786.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.53/3,028.51 = 786.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.53x = 3,028.51 × 786.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.53x = 2,382,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,740.81/2,019.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.85

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