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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.38, 3,461.85 and 1,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.38, 3,461.85 and 1,009.70 is: 1,514.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.38 : 3,461.85 = 1,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.38/3,461.85 = 1,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.38x = 3,461.85 × 1,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.38x = 3,495,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,429.95/2,307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.89

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