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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.36, 3,764.09 and 950.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.36, 3,764.09 and 950.10 is: 1,425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.36 : 3,764.09 = 950.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.36/3,764.09 = 950.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.36x = 3,764.09 × 950.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.36x = 3,576,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,238.34/2,509.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.16

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