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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.44, 3,013.26 and 775.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.44, 3,013.26 and 775.90 is: 1,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.44 : 3,013.26 = 775.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.44/3,013.26 = 775.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.44x = 3,013.26 × 775.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.44x = 2,337,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,988.43/2,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.50

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