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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.16, 3,002.64 and 768.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.16, 3,002.64 and 768.89 is: 1,153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.16 : 3,002.64 = 768.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.16/3,002.64 = 768.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.16x = 3,002.64 × 768.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.16x = 2,308,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,684.86/2,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.10

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