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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.33, 3,722.46 and 1,019.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.33, 3,722.46 and 1,019.69 is: 1,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.33 : 3,722.46 = 1,019.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.33/3,722.46 = 1,019.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.33x = 3,722.46 × 1,019.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.33x = 3,795,746.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,746.76/2,481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.72

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