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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.95, 3,006.27 and 772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.95, 3,006.27 and 772.20 is: 1,157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.95 : 3,006.27 = 772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.95/3,006.27 = 772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.95x = 3,006.27 × 772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.95x = 2,321,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,439.07/2,004.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.85

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