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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.05, 3,003.08 and 769.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.05, 3,003.08 and 769.16 is: 1,153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.05 : 3,003.08 = 769.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.05/3,003.08 = 769.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.05x = 3,003.08 × 769.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.05x = 2,309,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,830.15/2,002.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.73

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