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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.78, 3,001.26 and 904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.78, 3,001.26 and 904.40 is: 1,356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.78 : 3,001.26 = 904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.78/3,001.26 = 904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.78x = 3,001.26 × 904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.78x = 2,714,339.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,339.54/2,000.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.64

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