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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.19, 2,801.91 and 1,284.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.19, 2,801.91 and 1,284.87 is: 1,772.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.19 : 2,801.91 = 1,284.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.19/2,801.91 = 1,284.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.19x = 2,801.91 × 1,284.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.19x = 3,600,090.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,090.10/2,031.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.40

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