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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.02, 3,005.28 and 770.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.02, 3,005.28 and 770.78 is: 1,155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.02 : 3,005.28 = 770.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.02/3,005.28 = 770.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.02x = 3,005.28 × 770.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.02x = 2,316,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,409.72/2,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.88

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