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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.07, 3,013.98 and 776.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.07, 3,013.98 and 776.37 is: 1,164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.07 : 3,013.98 = 776.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.07/3,013.98 = 776.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.07x = 3,013.98 × 776.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.07x = 2,339,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,963.65/2,009.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.70

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