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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.20, 3,700.56 and 1,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.20, 3,700.56 and 1,009.44 is: 1,512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.20 : 3,700.56 = 1,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.20/3,700.56 = 1,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.20x = 3,700.56 × 1,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.20x = 3,735,493.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,493.29/2,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.84

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