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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.88, 2,787.24 and 1,135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.88, 2,787.24 and 1,135.99 is: 1,567.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.88 : 2,787.24 = 1,135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.88/2,787.24 = 1,135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.88x = 2,787.24 × 1,135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.88x = 3,166,276.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,276.77/2,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.56

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