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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.49, 3,001.16 and 767.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.49, 3,001.16 and 767.89 is: 1,152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.49 : 3,001.16 = 767.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.49/3,001.16 = 767.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.49x = 3,001.16 × 767.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.49x = 2,304,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,560.75/2,000.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.00

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