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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.49, 3,000.73 and 768.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.49, 3,000.73 and 768.48 is: 1,152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.49 : 3,000.73 = 768.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.49/3,000.73 = 768.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.49x = 3,000.73 × 768.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.49x = 2,306,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,000.99/2,000.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.72

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