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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.83, 2,787.38 and 1,233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.83, 2,787.38 and 1,233.87 is: 1,702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.83 : 2,787.38 = 1,233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.83/2,787.38 = 1,233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.83x = 2,787.38 × 1,233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.83x = 3,439,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,268.44/2,019.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.76

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