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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.82, 3,005.10 and 770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.82, 3,005.10 and 770.40 is: 1,155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.82 : 3,005.10 = 770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.82/3,005.10 = 770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.82x = 3,005.10 × 770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.82x = 2,315,129.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,129.04/2,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.94

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