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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.62, 3,722.42 and 1,019.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.62, 3,722.42 and 1,019.16 is: 1,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.62 : 3,722.42 = 1,019.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.62/3,722.42 = 1,019.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.62x = 3,722.42 × 1,019.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.62x = 3,793,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,744.12/2,481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.74

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