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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.84, 2,786.97 and 1,180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.84, 2,786.97 and 1,180.38 is: 1,628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.84 : 2,786.97 = 1,180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.84/2,786.97 = 1,180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.84x = 2,786.97 × 1,180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.84x = 3,289,669.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,669.71/2,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.68

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