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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.67, 3,004.02 and 770.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.67, 3,004.02 and 770.94 is: 1,155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.67 : 3,004.02 = 770.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.67/3,004.02 = 770.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.67x = 3,004.02 × 770.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.67x = 2,315,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,919.18/2,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.84

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