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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.38, 3,764.61 and 1,209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.38, 3,764.61 and 1,209.06 is: 1,813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.38 : 3,764.61 = 1,209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.38/3,764.61 = 1,209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.38x = 3,764.61 × 1,209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.38x = 4,551,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,639.37/2,509.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.85

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