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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.79, 3,605.19 and 1,019.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.79, 3,605.19 and 1,019.21 is: 1,527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.79 : 3,605.19 = 1,019.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.79/3,605.19 = 1,019.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.79x = 3,605.19 × 1,019.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.79x = 3,674,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,445.70/2,404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.97

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