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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.20, 3,002.70 and 769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.20, 3,002.70 and 769.52 is: 1,154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.20 : 3,002.70 = 769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.20/3,002.70 = 769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.20x = 3,002.70 × 769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.20x = 2,310,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,637.70/2,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.05

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