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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509, 3,763.44 and 1,048.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509, 3,763.44 and 1,048.12 is: 1,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509 : 3,763.44 = 1,048.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509/3,763.44 = 1,048.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509x = 3,763.44 × 1,048.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509x = 3,944,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,536.73/2,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.15

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