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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.70, 3,005.58 and 771.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.70, 3,005.58 and 771.18 is: 1,156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.70 : 3,005.58 = 771.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.70/3,005.58 = 771.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.70x = 3,005.58 × 771.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.70x = 2,317,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,843.18/2,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.78

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