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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.50, 3,615.39 and 1,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.50, 3,615.39 and 1,023.16 is: 1,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.50 : 3,615.39 = 1,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.50/3,615.39 = 1,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.50x = 3,615.39 × 1,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.50x = 3,699,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,122.43/2,409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.22

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