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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.94, 3,722.98 and 1,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.94, 3,722.98 and 1,020.08 is: 1,530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.94 : 3,722.98 = 1,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.94/3,722.98 = 1,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.94x = 3,722.98 × 1,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.94x = 3,797,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,737.44/2,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.15

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