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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.29, 3,650.36 and 1,509.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.29, 3,650.36 and 1,509.81 is: 2,264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.29 : 3,650.36 = 1,509.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.29/3,650.36 = 1,509.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.29x = 3,650.36 × 1,509.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.29x = 5,511,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511,342.48/2,434.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.05

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