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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.16, 3,004.52 and 770.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.16, 3,004.52 and 770.71 is: 1,155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.16 : 3,004.52 = 770.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.16/3,004.52 = 770.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.16x = 3,004.52 × 770.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.16x = 2,315,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,594.73/2,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.40

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