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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.73, 3,005.68 and 771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.73, 3,005.68 and 771.10 is: 1,156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.73 : 3,005.68 = 771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.73/3,005.68 = 771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.73x = 3,005.68 × 771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.73x = 2,317,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,679.85/2,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.11

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