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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.84, 3,031.04 and 1,155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.84, 3,031.04 and 1,155.84 is: 1,734.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.84 : 3,031.04 = 1,155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.84/3,031.04 = 1,155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.84x = 3,031.04 × 1,155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.84x = 3,503,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,397.27/2,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.49

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