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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.25, 3,015.51 and 1,035.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.25, 3,015.51 and 1,035.63 is: 1,554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.25 : 3,015.51 = 1,035.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.25/3,015.51 = 1,035.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.25x = 3,015.51 × 1,035.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.25x = 3,122,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,952.62/2,009.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.29

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