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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.35, 3,013.04 and 839.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.35, 3,013.04 and 839.00 is: 1,258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.35 : 3,013.04 = 839.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.35/3,013.04 = 839.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.35x = 3,013.04 × 839.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.35x = 2,527,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,932.60/2,009.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.09

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