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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.83, 3,014.94 and 777.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.83, 3,014.94 and 777.21 is: 1,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.83 : 3,014.94 = 777.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.83/3,014.94 = 777.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.83x = 3,014.94 × 777.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.83x = 2,343,237.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,237.63/2,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.89

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