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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.50, 3,464.27 and 1,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.50, 3,464.27 and 1,009.97 is: 1,515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.50 : 3,464.27 = 1,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.50/3,464.27 = 1,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.50x = 3,464.27 × 1,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.50x = 3,498,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,803.18/2,308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.62

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