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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.70, 3,006.60 and 771.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.70, 3,006.60 and 771.43 is: 1,156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.70 : 3,006.60 = 771.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.70/3,006.60 = 771.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.70x = 3,006.60 × 771.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.70x = 2,319,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,381.44/2,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.97

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