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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.35, 3,006.92 and 771.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.35, 3,006.92 and 771.53 is: 1,157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.35 : 3,006.92 = 771.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.35/3,006.92 = 771.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.35x = 3,006.92 × 771.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.35x = 2,319,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,915.88/2,004.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.44

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