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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.04, 3,011.04 and 1,143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.04, 3,011.04 and 1,143.84 is: 1,714.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.04 : 3,011.04 = 1,143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.04/3,011.04 = 1,143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.04x = 3,011.04 × 1,143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.04x = 3,444,147.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,147.99/2,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.33

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