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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.75, 3,010.77 and 1,778.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.75, 3,010.77 and 1,778.76 is: 2,671.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.75 : 3,010.77 = 1,778.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.75/3,010.77 = 1,778.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.75x = 3,010.77 × 1,778.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.75x = 5,355,437.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355,437.25/2,004.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.37

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