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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.85, 6,912.35 and 2,009.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.85, 6,912.35 and 2,009.75 is: 3,013.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.85 : 6,912.35 = 2,009.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.85/6,912.35 = 2,009.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.85x = 6,912.35 × 2,009.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.85x = 13,892,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,892,085.36/4,609.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.57

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