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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.83, 3,026.98 and 1,525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.83, 3,026.98 and 1,525.83 is: 2,286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.83 : 3,026.98 = 1,525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.83/3,026.98 = 1,525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.83x = 3,026.98 × 1,525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.83x = 4,618,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,618,668.98/2,019.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.66

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