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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.30, 3,489.02 and 1,009.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.30, 3,489.02 and 1,009.46 is: 1,514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.30 : 3,489.02 = 1,009.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.30/3,489.02 = 1,009.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.30x = 3,489.02 × 1,009.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.30x = 3,522,003.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,003.64/2,325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.64

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