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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.09, 4,234.71 and 2,409.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.09, 4,234.71 and 2,409.62 is: 3,614.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.09 : 4,234.71 = 2,409.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.09/4,234.71 = 2,409.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.09x = 4,234.71 × 2,409.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.09x = 10,204,029.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204,029.77/2,823.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.49

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