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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.57, 3,762.30 and 948.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.57, 3,762.30 and 948.68 is: 1,422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.57 : 3,762.30 = 948.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.57/3,762.30 = 948.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.57x = 3,762.30 × 948.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.57x = 3,569,218.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,218.76/2,509.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.24

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