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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.24, 3,004.14 and 770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.24, 3,004.14 and 770.02 is: 1,154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.24 : 3,004.14 = 770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.24/3,004.14 = 770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.24x = 3,004.14 × 770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.24x = 2,313,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,247.88/2,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.75

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