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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.80, 3,012.30 and 839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.80, 3,012.30 and 839.80 is: 1,258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.80 : 3,012.30 = 839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.80/3,012.30 = 839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.80x = 3,012.30 × 839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.80x = 2,529,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,729.54/2,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.70

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