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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.08, 3,763.74 and 1,211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.08, 3,763.74 and 1,211.64 is: 1,817.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.08 : 3,763.74 = 1,211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.08/3,763.74 = 1,211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.08x = 3,763.74 × 1,211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.08x = 4,560,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,297.93/2,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.52

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