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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.46, 3,013.38 and 776.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.46, 3,013.38 and 776.64 is: 1,164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.46 : 3,013.38 = 776.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.46/3,013.38 = 776.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.46x = 3,013.38 × 776.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.46x = 2,340,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,311.44/2,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.65

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