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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.46, 3,006.65 and 772.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.46, 3,006.65 and 772.14 is: 1,158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.46 : 3,006.65 = 772.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.46/3,006.65 = 772.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.46x = 3,006.65 × 772.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.46x = 2,321,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,539.70/2,004.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.19

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