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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.92, 3,703.95 and 1,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.92, 3,703.95 and 1,008.26 is: 1,512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.92 : 3,703.95 = 1,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.92/3,703.95 = 1,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.92x = 3,703.95 × 1,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.92x = 3,734,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,544.63/2,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.01

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