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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.50, 4,991.25 and 1,019

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.50, 4,991.25 and 1,019 is: 1,528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.50 : 4,991.25 = 1,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.50/4,991.25 = 1,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.50x = 4,991.25 × 1,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.50x = 5,086,083.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,086,083.75/3,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.50

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