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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.08, 3,462.38 and 1,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.08, 3,462.38 and 1,374.52 is: 1,896.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.08 : 3,462.38 = 1,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.08/3,462.38 = 1,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.08x = 3,462.38 × 1,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.08x = 4,759,110.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,110.56/2,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.76

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