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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.26, 3,762.41 and 1,028.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.26, 3,762.41 and 1,028.04 is: 1,541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.26 : 3,762.41 = 1,028.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.26/3,762.41 = 1,028.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.26x = 3,762.41 × 1,028.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.26x = 3,867,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,902.84/2,509.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.45

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