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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.72, 3,036.78 and 1,199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.72, 3,036.78 and 1,199.14 is: 1,802.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.72 : 3,036.78 = 1,199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.72/3,036.78 = 1,199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.72x = 3,036.78 × 1,199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.72x = 3,641,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,524.37/2,020.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.09

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