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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.97, 3,609.59 and 1,019.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.97, 3,609.59 and 1,019.37 is: 1,529.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.97 : 3,609.59 = 1,019.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.97/3,609.59 = 1,019.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.97x = 3,609.59 × 1,019.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.97x = 3,679,507.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,507.76/2,405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.32

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