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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.51, 3,003.34 and 769.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.51, 3,003.34 and 769.49 is: 1,154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.51 : 3,003.34 = 769.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.51/3,003.34 = 769.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.51x = 3,003.34 × 769.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.51x = 2,311,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,040.10/2,002.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.07

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