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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.89, 3,465.50 and 2,323.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.89, 3,465.50 and 2,323.29 is: 3,207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.89 : 3,465.50 = 2,323.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.89/3,465.50 = 2,323.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.89x = 3,465.50 × 2,323.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.89x = 8,051,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,051,349.88/2,509.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.85

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