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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.20, 3,721.93 and 1,019.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.20, 3,721.93 and 1,019.35 is: 1,529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.20 : 3,721.93 = 1,019.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.20/3,721.93 = 1,019.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.20x = 3,721.93 × 1,019.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.20x = 3,793,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,925.64/2,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.07

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