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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.88, 3,002.70 and 769.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.88, 3,002.70 and 769.24 is: 1,153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.88 : 3,002.70 = 769.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.88/3,002.70 = 769.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.88x = 3,002.70 × 769.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.88x = 2,309,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,796.95/2,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.81

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