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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.55, 3,720.91 and 1,019.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.55, 3,720.91 and 1,019.50 is: 1,528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.55 : 3,720.91 = 1,019.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.55/3,720.91 = 1,019.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.55x = 3,720.91 × 1,019.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.55x = 3,793,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,465.20/2,481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.67

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