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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.43, 3,722.01 and 1,020.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.43, 3,722.01 and 1,020.19 is: 1,530.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.43 : 3,722.01 = 1,020.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.43/3,722.01 = 1,020.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.43x = 3,722.01 × 1,020.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.43x = 3,797,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,157.38/2,481.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.23

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