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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.10, 3,608.33 and 1,019.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.10, 3,608.33 and 1,019.10 is: 1,528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.10 : 3,608.33 = 1,019.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.10/3,608.33 = 1,019.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.10x = 3,608.33 × 1,019.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.10x = 3,677,249.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,249.10/2,405.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.94

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