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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.78, 3,007.08 and 772.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.78, 3,007.08 and 772.77 is: 1,159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.78 : 3,007.08 = 772.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.78/3,007.08 = 772.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.78x = 3,007.08 × 772.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.78x = 2,323,781.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,781.21/2,004.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.12

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