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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.50, 3,836.25 and 1,019.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.50, 3,836.25 and 1,019.58 is: 1,529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.50 : 3,836.25 = 1,019.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.50/3,836.25 = 1,019.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.50x = 3,836.25 × 1,019.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.50x = 3,911,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911,363.78/2,557.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.37

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