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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.94, 3,009.02 and 772.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.94, 3,009.02 and 772.92 is: 1,159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.94 : 3,009.02 = 772.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.94/3,009.02 = 772.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.94x = 3,009.02 × 772.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.94x = 2,325,727.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,727.87/2,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.42

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