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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.15, 3,007.71 and 773.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.15, 3,007.71 and 773.14 is: 1,159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.15 : 3,007.71 = 773.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.15/3,007.71 = 773.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.15x = 3,007.71 × 773.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.15x = 2,325,380.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,380.91/2,005.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.70

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