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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.76, 3,014.64 and 839.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.76, 3,014.64 and 839.49 is: 1,259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.76 : 3,014.64 = 839.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.76/3,014.64 = 839.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.76x = 3,014.64 × 839.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.76x = 2,530,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,759.67/2,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.23

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