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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.93, 3,006.36 and 772.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.93, 3,006.36 and 772.11 is: 1,157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.93 : 3,006.36 = 772.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.93/3,006.36 = 772.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.93x = 3,006.36 × 772.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.93x = 2,321,240.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,240.62/2,004.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.77

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