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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.40, 3,704.36 and 1,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.40, 3,704.36 and 1,008.32 is: 1,512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.40 : 3,704.36 = 1,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.40/3,704.36 = 1,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.40x = 3,704.36 × 1,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.40x = 3,735,180.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,180.28/2,469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.59

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