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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.12, 3,011.76 and 775.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.12, 3,011.76 and 775.58 is: 1,162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.12 : 3,011.76 = 775.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.12/3,011.76 = 775.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.12x = 3,011.76 × 775.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.12x = 2,335,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,860.82/2,009.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.63

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