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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.44, 3,007.91 and 774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.44, 3,007.91 and 774.74 is: 1,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.44 : 3,007.91 = 774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.44/3,007.91 = 774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.44x = 3,007.91 × 774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.44x = 2,330,357.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,357.65/2,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.44

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