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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.93, 3,013.91 and 839.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.93, 3,013.91 and 839.58 is: 1,258.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.93 : 3,013.91 = 839.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.93/3,013.91 = 839.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.93x = 3,013.91 × 839.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.93x = 2,530,414.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,414.36/2,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.96

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