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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.69, 3,603.96 and 1,309.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.69, 3,603.96 and 1,309.19 is: 1,963.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.69 : 3,603.96 = 1,309.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.69/3,603.96 = 1,309.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.69x = 3,603.96 × 1,309.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.69x = 4,718,250.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,250.37/2,402.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.74

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