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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.37, 3,012.04 and 969.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.37, 3,012.04 and 969.07 is: 1,452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.37 : 3,012.04 = 969.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.37/3,012.04 = 969.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.37x = 3,012.04 × 969.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.37x = 2,918,877.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,877.60/2,009.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.63

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