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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.44, 3,002.27 and 768.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.44, 3,002.27 and 768.42 is: 1,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.44 : 3,002.27 = 768.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.44/3,002.27 = 768.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.44x = 3,002.27 × 768.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.44x = 2,307,000.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,000.47/2,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.67

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