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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.01, 3,720.17 and 1,019.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.01, 3,720.17 and 1,019.34 is: 1,527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.01 : 3,720.17 = 1,019.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.01/3,720.17 = 1,019.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.01x = 3,720.17 × 1,019.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.01x = 3,792,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,112.99/2,482.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.84

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