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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.39, 3,015.12 and 777.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.39, 3,015.12 and 777.39 is: 1,165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.39 : 3,015.12 = 777.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.39/3,015.12 = 777.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.39x = 3,015.12 × 777.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.39x = 2,343,924.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,924.14/2,010.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.91

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