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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.60, 3,705.84 and 1,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.60, 3,705.84 and 1,009.80 is: 1,515.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.60 : 3,705.84 = 1,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.60/3,705.84 = 1,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.60x = 3,705.84 × 1,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.60x = 3,742,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,157.23/2,469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.29

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