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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.22, 3,014.02 and 759.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.22, 3,014.02 and 759.50 is: 1,139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.22 : 3,014.02 = 759.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.22/3,014.02 = 759.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.22x = 3,014.02 × 759.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.22x = 2,289,148.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,148.19/2,009.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.32

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