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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.95, 3,003.30 and 770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.95, 3,003.30 and 770.40 is: 1,155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.95 : 3,003.30 = 770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.95/3,003.30 = 770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.95x = 3,003.30 × 770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.95x = 2,313,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,742.32/2,002.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.17

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