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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.73, 3,004.18 and 770.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.73, 3,004.18 and 770.10 is: 1,154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.73 : 3,004.18 = 770.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.73/3,004.18 = 770.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.73x = 3,004.18 × 770.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.73x = 2,313,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,519.02/2,003.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.61

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