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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.48, 3,004.94 and 770.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.48, 3,004.94 and 770.00 is: 1,155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.48 : 3,004.94 = 770.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.48/3,004.94 = 770.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.48x = 3,004.94 × 770.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.48x = 2,313,784.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,784.93/2,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.46

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