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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.52, 3,614.46 and 1,022.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.52, 3,614.46 and 1,022.70 is: 1,534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.52 : 3,614.46 = 1,022.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.52/3,614.46 = 1,022.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.52x = 3,614.46 × 1,022.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.52x = 3,696,497.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,497.63/2,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.12

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