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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.25, 3,463.88 and 1,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.25, 3,463.88 and 1,010.72 is: 1,516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.25 : 3,463.88 = 1,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.25/3,463.88 = 1,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.25x = 3,463.88 × 1,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.25x = 3,501,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,007.74/2,309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.08

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