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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.30, 3,611.95 and 1,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.30, 3,611.95 and 1,023.70 is: 1,534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.30 : 3,611.95 = 1,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.30/3,611.95 = 1,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.30x = 3,611.95 × 1,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.30x = 3,697,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,553.22/2,409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.70

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