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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.00, 3,012.59 and 775.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.00, 3,012.59 and 775.47 is: 1,162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.00 : 3,012.59 = 775.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.00/3,012.59 = 775.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.00x = 3,012.59 × 775.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.00x = 2,336,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,186.40/2,009.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.86

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