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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.77, 3,463.56 and 1,009.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.77, 3,463.56 and 1,009.94 is: 1,515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.77 : 3,463.56 = 1,009.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.77/3,463.56 = 1,009.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.77x = 3,463.56 × 1,009.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.77x = 3,497,970.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,970.47/2,308.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.08

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