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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.78, 3,012.36 and 776.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.78, 3,012.36 and 776.58 is: 1,163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.78 : 3,012.36 = 776.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.78/3,012.36 = 776.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.78x = 3,012.36 × 776.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.78x = 2,339,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,338.53/2,009.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.98

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