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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.40, 3,609.20 and 1,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.40, 3,609.20 and 1,019.04 is: 1,529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.40 : 3,609.20 = 1,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.40/3,609.20 = 1,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.40x = 3,609.20 × 1,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.40x = 3,677,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,919.17/2,405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.03

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