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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.46, 3,590.79 and 1,009.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.46, 3,590.79 and 1,009.13 is: 1,512.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.46 : 3,590.79 = 1,009.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.46/3,590.79 = 1,009.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.46x = 3,590.79 × 1,009.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.46x = 3,623,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,573.91/2,395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.68

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