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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.47, 3,002.90 and 770.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.47, 3,002.90 and 770.24 is: 1,154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.47 : 3,002.90 = 770.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.47/3,002.90 = 770.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.47x = 3,002.90 × 770.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.47x = 2,312,963.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,963.13/2,003.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.48

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