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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.86, 2,786.91 and 1,233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.86, 2,786.91 and 1,233.62 is: 1,702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.86 : 2,786.91 = 1,233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.86/2,786.91 = 1,233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.86x = 2,786.91 × 1,233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.86x = 3,437,987.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,987.91/2,019.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.09

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