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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.05, 3,721.66 and 1,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.05, 3,721.66 and 1,020 is: 1,529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.05 : 3,721.66 = 1,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.05/3,721.66 = 1,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.05x = 3,721.66 × 1,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.05x = 3,796,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,090.65/2,482.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.42

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