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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.39, 2,458.20 and 1,019.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.39, 2,458.20 and 1,019.15 is: 1,530.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.39 : 2,458.20 = 1,019.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.39/2,458.20 = 1,019.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.39x = 2,458.20 × 1,019.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.39x = 2,505,274.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,274.53/1,637.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.04

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