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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.09, 3,012.69 and 777.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.09, 3,012.69 and 777.08 is: 1,165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.09 : 3,012.69 = 777.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.09/3,012.69 = 777.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.09x = 3,012.69 × 777.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.09x = 2,341,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,101.15/2,009.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.25

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