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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.06, 3,720.78 and 1,019.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.06, 3,720.78 and 1,019.56 is: 1,529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.06 : 3,720.78 = 1,019.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.06/3,720.78 = 1,019.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.06x = 3,720.78 × 1,019.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.06x = 3,793,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,558.46/2,481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.01

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