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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.09, 3,012.67 and 1,176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.09, 3,012.67 and 1,176.38 is: 1,764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.09 : 3,012.67 = 1,176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.09/3,012.67 = 1,176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.09x = 3,012.67 × 1,176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.09x = 3,544,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,044.73/2,009.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.00

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