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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.94, 3,001.83 and 769.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.94, 3,001.83 and 769.26 is: 1,154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.94 : 3,001.83 = 769.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.94/3,001.83 = 769.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.94x = 3,001.83 × 769.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.94x = 2,309,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,187.75/2,000.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.05

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