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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.86, 3,608.94 and 1,019.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.86, 3,608.94 and 1,019.02 is: 1,528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.86 : 3,608.94 = 1,019.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.86/3,608.94 = 1,019.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.86x = 3,608.94 × 1,019.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.86x = 3,677,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,582.04/2,405.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.59

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