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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.05, 3,633.45 and 1,019.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.05, 3,633.45 and 1,019.37 is: 1,527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.05 : 3,633.45 = 1,019.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.05/3,633.45 = 1,019.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.05x = 3,633.45 × 1,019.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.05x = 3,703,829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,829.93/2,424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.95

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