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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.96, 3,721.56 and 1,022.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.96, 3,721.56 and 1,022.10 is: 1,532.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.96 : 3,721.56 = 1,022.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.96/3,721.56 = 1,022.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.96x = 3,721.56 × 1,022.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.96x = 3,803,806.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,806.48/2,481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.58

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