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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.56, 3,003.51 and 769.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.56, 3,003.51 and 769.34 is: 1,153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.56 : 3,003.51 = 769.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.56/3,003.51 = 769.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.56x = 3,003.51 × 769.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.56x = 2,310,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,715.84/2,002.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.88

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