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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.57, 3,014.73 and 776.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.57, 3,014.73 and 776.87 is: 1,165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.57 : 3,014.73 = 776.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.57/3,014.73 = 776.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.57x = 3,014.73 × 776.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.57x = 2,342,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,038.22/2,009.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.45

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