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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.50, 3,614.43 and 1,369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.50, 3,614.43 and 1,369.10 is: 2,053.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.50 : 3,614.43 = 1,369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.50/3,614.43 = 1,369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.50x = 3,614.43 × 1,369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.50x = 4,948,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,516.11/2,409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.75

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