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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.57, 3,012.73 and 840.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.57, 3,012.73 and 840.47 is: 1,260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.57 : 3,012.73 = 840.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.57/3,012.73 = 840.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.57x = 3,012.73 × 840.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.57x = 2,532,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,117.77/2,009.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.03

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