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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.80, 3,765.84 and 1,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.80, 3,765.84 and 1,049.28 is: 1,574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.80 : 3,765.84 = 1,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.80/3,765.84 = 1,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.80x = 3,765.84 × 1,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.80x = 3,951,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,420.60/2,509.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.40

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