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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.55, 3,006.82 and 772.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.55, 3,006.82 and 772.54 is: 1,158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.55 : 3,006.82 = 772.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.55/3,006.82 = 772.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.55x = 3,006.82 × 772.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.55x = 2,322,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,882.17/2,004.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.81

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