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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.81, 3,721.75 and 1,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.81, 3,721.75 and 1,019.52 is: 1,527.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.81 : 3,721.75 = 1,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.81/3,721.75 = 1,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.81x = 3,721.75 × 1,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.81x = 3,794,396.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,396.01/2,484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.04

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