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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.29, 3,003.03 and 769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.29, 3,003.03 and 769.92 is: 1,154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.29 : 3,003.03 = 769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.29/3,003.03 = 769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.29x = 3,003.03 × 769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.29x = 2,312,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,092.86/2,002.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.72

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