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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.59, 3,704.38 and 1,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.59, 3,704.38 and 1,008.74 is: 1,513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.59 : 3,704.38 = 1,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.59/3,704.38 = 1,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.59x = 3,704.38 × 1,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.59x = 3,736,752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,752.91/2,469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.11

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