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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.13, 3,005.43 and 770.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.13, 3,005.43 and 770.87 is: 1,156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.13 : 3,005.43 = 770.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.13/3,005.43 = 770.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.13x = 3,005.43 × 770.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.13x = 2,316,795.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,795.82/2,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.01

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