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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.59, 2,786.34 and 1,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.59, 2,786.34 and 1,135.20 is: 1,566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.59 : 2,786.34 = 1,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.59/2,786.34 = 1,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.59x = 2,786.34 × 1,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.59x = 3,163,053.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,053.17/2,019.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.19

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