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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.78, 3,607.90 and 1,019.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.78, 3,607.90 and 1,019.06 is: 1,528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.78 : 3,607.90 = 1,019.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.78/3,607.90 = 1,019.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.78x = 3,607.90 × 1,019.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.78x = 3,676,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,666.57/2,405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.26

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