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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.14, 3,705.07 and 1,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.14, 3,705.07 and 1,008.18 is: 1,512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.14 : 3,705.07 = 1,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.14/3,705.07 = 1,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.14x = 3,705.07 × 1,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.14x = 3,735,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,364.76/2,469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.82

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