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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.08, 3,005.02 and 770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.08, 3,005.02 and 770.52 is: 1,155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.08 : 3,005.02 = 770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.08/3,005.02 = 770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.08x = 3,005.02 × 770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.08x = 2,315,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,428.01/2,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.93

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