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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.63, 3,013.14 and 839.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.63, 3,013.14 and 839.31 is: 1,258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.63 : 3,013.14 = 839.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.63/3,013.14 = 839.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.63x = 3,013.14 × 839.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.63x = 2,528,974.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,974.58/2,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.43

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