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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.62, 2,790.52 and 1,757.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.62, 2,790.52 and 1,757.18 is: 2,427.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.62 : 2,790.52 = 1,757.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.62/2,790.52 = 1,757.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.62x = 2,790.52 × 1,757.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.62x = 4,903,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,445.93/2,019.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.91

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