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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.09, 3,008.40 and 773.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.09, 3,008.40 and 773.35 is: 1,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.09 : 3,008.40 = 773.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.09/3,008.40 = 773.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.09x = 3,008.40 × 773.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.09x = 2,326,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,546.14/2,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.32

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