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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.53, 3,030.44 and 786.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.53, 3,030.44 and 786.79 is: 1,180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.53 : 3,030.44 = 786.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.53/3,030.44 = 786.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.53x = 3,030.44 × 786.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.53x = 2,384,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,308.38/2,019.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.62

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