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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.76, 3,014.67 and 777.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.76, 3,014.67 and 777.75 is: 1,166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.76 : 3,014.67 = 777.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.76/3,014.67 = 777.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.76x = 3,014.67 × 777.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.76x = 2,344,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,659.59/2,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.64

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