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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.79, 3,014.70 and 1,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.79, 3,014.70 and 1,035.36 is: 1,553.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.79 : 3,014.70 = 1,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.79/3,014.70 = 1,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.79x = 3,014.70 × 1,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.79x = 3,121,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,299.79/2,009.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.05

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