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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.13, 3,012.07 and 838.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.13, 3,012.07 and 838.41 is: 1,256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.13 : 3,012.07 = 838.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.13/3,012.07 = 838.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.13x = 3,012.07 × 838.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.13x = 2,525,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,349.61/2,009.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.94

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