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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.92, 3,001.86 and 769.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.92, 3,001.86 and 769.10 is: 1,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.92 : 3,001.86 = 769.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.92/3,001.86 = 769.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.92x = 3,001.86 × 769.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.92x = 2,308,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,715.52/2,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.25

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