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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.91, 3,015.36 and 777.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.91, 3,015.36 and 777.42 is: 1,166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.91 : 3,015.36 = 777.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.91/3,015.36 = 777.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.91x = 3,015.36 × 777.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.91x = 2,344,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,201.17/2,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.32

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