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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.05, 2,477.21 and 1,009.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.05, 2,477.21 and 1,009.17 is: 1,392.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.05 : 2,477.21 = 1,009.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.05/2,477.21 = 1,009.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.05x = 2,477.21 × 1,009.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.05x = 2,499,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,920.97/1,795.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.67

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