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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.75, 3,005.30 and 771.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.75, 3,005.30 and 771.37 is: 1,156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.75 : 3,005.30 = 771.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.75/3,005.30 = 771.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.75x = 3,005.30 × 771.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.75x = 2,318,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,209.58/2,004.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.36

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