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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.76, 3,005.19 and 770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.76, 3,005.19 and 770.76 is: 1,155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.76 : 3,005.19 = 770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.76/3,005.19 = 770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.76x = 3,005.19 × 770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.76x = 2,316,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,280.24/2,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.97

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