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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.84, 2,624.32 and 1,019.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.84, 2,624.32 and 1,019.88 is: 1,527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.84 : 2,624.32 = 1,019.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.84/2,624.32 = 1,019.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.84x = 2,624.32 × 1,019.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.84x = 2,676,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,491.48/1,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.82

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