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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.99, 2,788.52 and 1,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.99, 2,788.52 and 1,348.90 is: 1,862.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.99 : 2,788.52 = 1,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.99/2,788.52 = 1,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.99x = 2,788.52 × 1,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.99x = 3,761,434.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,434.63/2,019.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.11

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