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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.99, 3,014.49 and 776.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.99, 3,014.49 and 776.61 is: 1,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.99 : 3,014.49 = 776.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.99/3,014.49 = 776.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.99x = 3,014.49 × 776.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.99x = 2,341,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,083.08/2,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.72

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