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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.78, 3,003.01 and 769.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.78, 3,003.01 and 769.37 is: 1,154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.78 : 3,003.01 = 769.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.78/3,003.01 = 769.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.78x = 3,003.01 × 769.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.78x = 2,310,408.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,408.87/2,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.18

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