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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.15, 3,008.54 and 773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.15, 3,008.54 and 773.46 is: 1,159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.15 : 3,008.54 = 773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.15/3,008.54 = 773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.15x = 3,008.54 × 773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.15x = 2,326,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,981.48/2,006.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.92

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