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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.56, 2,786.86 and 1,135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.56, 2,786.86 and 1,135.38 is: 1,566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.56 : 2,786.86 = 1,135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.56/2,786.86 = 1,135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.56x = 2,786.86 × 1,135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.56x = 3,164,145.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,145.11/2,019.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.75

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