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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.86, 2,787.38 and 1,135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.86, 2,787.38 and 1,135.68 is: 1,567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.86 : 2,787.38 = 1,135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.86/2,787.38 = 1,135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.86x = 2,787.38 × 1,135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.86x = 3,165,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,571.72/2,019.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.22

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