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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.96, 3,007.40 and 772.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.96, 3,007.40 and 772.64 is: 1,158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.96 : 3,007.40 = 772.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.96/3,007.40 = 772.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.96x = 3,007.40 × 772.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.96x = 2,323,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,622.50/2,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.94

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