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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.47, 3,759.35 and 1,211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.47, 3,759.35 and 1,211.85 is: 1,815.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.47 : 3,759.35 = 1,211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.47/3,759.35 = 1,211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.47x = 3,759.35 × 1,211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.47x = 4,555,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,762.24/2,509.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.43

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