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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.08, 4,361.14 and 1,264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.08, 4,361.14 and 1,264.38 is: 1,895.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.08 : 4,361.14 = 1,264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.08/4,361.14 = 1,264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.08x = 4,361.14 × 1,264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.08x = 5,514,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,514,138.19/2,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.49

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