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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.32, 3,007.41 and 773.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.32, 3,007.41 and 773.41 is: 1,159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.32 : 3,007.41 = 773.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.32/3,007.41 = 773.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.32x = 3,007.41 × 773.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.32x = 2,325,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,960.97/2,006.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.32

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