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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.73, 3,015.07 and 839.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.73, 3,015.07 and 839.08 is: 1,258.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.73 : 3,015.07 = 839.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.73/3,015.07 = 839.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.73x = 3,015.07 × 839.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.73x = 2,529,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,865.66/2,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.81

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