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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.53, 3,719.12 and 1,018.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.53, 3,719.12 and 1,018.94 is: 1,527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.53 : 3,719.12 = 1,018.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.53/3,719.12 = 1,018.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.53x = 3,719.12 × 1,018.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.53x = 3,789,536.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,536.44/2,481.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.10

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