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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.99, 3,008.28 and 772.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.99, 3,008.28 and 772.07 is: 1,158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.99 : 3,008.28 = 772.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.99/3,008.28 = 772.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.99x = 3,008.28 × 772.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.99x = 2,322,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,588.42/2,004.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.41

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