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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.89, 3,029.03 and 787.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.89, 3,029.03 and 787.12 is: 1,180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.89 : 3,029.03 = 787.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.89/3,029.03 = 787.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.89x = 3,029.03 × 787.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.89x = 2,384,198.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,198.59/2,019.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.36

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