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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.19, 3,008.17 and 772.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.19, 3,008.17 and 772.51 is: 1,158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.19 : 3,008.17 = 772.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.19/3,008.17 = 772.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.19x = 3,008.17 × 772.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.19x = 2,323,841.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,841.41/2,005.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.91

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