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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.36, 3,007.26 and 772.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.36, 3,007.26 and 772.48 is: 1,158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.36 : 3,007.26 = 772.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.36/3,007.26 = 772.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.36x = 3,007.26 × 772.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.36x = 2,323,048.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,048.20/2,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.42

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