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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.25, 3,567.32 and 1,009.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.25, 3,567.32 and 1,009.25 is: 1,514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.25 : 3,567.32 = 1,009.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.25/3,567.32 = 1,009.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.25x = 3,567.32 × 1,009.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.25x = 3,600,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,312.66/2,377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.49

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