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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.32, 2,998.42 and 767.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.32, 2,998.42 and 767.41 is: 1,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.32 : 2,998.42 = 767.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.32/2,998.42 = 767.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.32x = 2,998.42 × 767.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.32x = 2,301,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,017.49/2,000.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.32

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