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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.93, 2,788.15 and 1,180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.93, 2,788.15 and 1,180.97 is: 1,630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.93 : 2,788.15 = 1,180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.93/2,788.15 = 1,180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.93x = 2,788.15 × 1,180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.93x = 3,292,721.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,721.51/2,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.12

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