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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.53, 2,786.95 and 1,168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.53, 2,786.95 and 1,168.91 is: 1,613.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.53 : 2,786.95 = 1,168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.53/2,786.95 = 1,168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.53x = 2,786.95 × 1,168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.53x = 3,257,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,691.70/2,019.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.09

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