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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.02, 3,703.52 and 1,007.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.02, 3,703.52 and 1,007.91 is: 1,511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.02 : 3,703.52 = 1,007.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.02/3,703.52 = 1,007.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.02x = 3,703.52 × 1,007.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.02x = 3,732,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,817.36/2,469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.87

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