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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.96, 3,027.36 and 1,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.96, 3,027.36 and 1,237.44 is: 1,854.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.96 : 3,027.36 = 1,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.96/3,027.36 = 1,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.96x = 3,027.36 × 1,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.96x = 3,746,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,176.36/2,019.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.58

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