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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.33, 3,764.12 and 1,211.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.33, 3,764.12 and 1,211.89 is: 1,817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.33 : 3,764.12 = 1,211.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.33/3,764.12 = 1,211.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.33x = 3,764.12 × 1,211.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.33x = 4,561,693.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,693.33/2,509.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.89

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