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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.18, 3,763.77 and 1,046.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.18, 3,763.77 and 1,046.62 is: 1,569.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.18 : 3,763.77 = 1,046.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.18/3,763.77 = 1,046.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.18x = 3,763.77 × 1,046.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.18x = 3,939,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,237.74/2,509.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.93

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