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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.67, 3,009.21 and 773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.67, 3,009.21 and 773.40 is: 1,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.67 : 3,009.21 = 773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.67/3,009.21 = 773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.67x = 3,009.21 × 773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.67x = 2,327,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,323.01/2,006.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.79

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