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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003, 3,003.24 and 770.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003, 3,003.24 and 770.48 is: 1,155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003 : 3,003.24 = 770.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003/3,003.24 = 770.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003x = 3,003.24 × 770.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003x = 2,313,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,936.36/2,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.24

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