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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.56, 3,362.70 and 1,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.56, 3,362.70 and 1,009.52 is: 1,513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.56 : 3,362.70 = 1,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.56/3,362.70 = 1,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.56x = 3,362.70 × 1,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.56x = 3,394,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,707.86/2,243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.09

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