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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.86, 3,014.85 and 760.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.86, 3,014.85 and 760.18 is: 1,140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.86 : 3,014.85 = 760.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.86/3,014.85 = 760.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.86x = 3,014.85 × 760.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.86x = 2,291,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,828.67/2,009.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.29

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