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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.46, 4,324.62 and 1,009.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.46, 4,324.62 and 1,009.61 is: 1,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.46 : 4,324.62 = 1,009.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.46/4,324.62 = 1,009.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.46x = 4,324.62 × 1,009.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.46x = 4,366,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,179.60/2,883.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.22

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