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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.79, 3,705.45 and 1,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.79, 3,705.45 and 1,009.06 is: 1,513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.79 : 3,705.45 = 1,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.79/3,705.45 = 1,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.79x = 3,705.45 × 1,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.79x = 3,739,008.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,008.33/2,469.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.90

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