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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.76, 3,008.01 and 773.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.76, 3,008.01 and 773.63 is: 1,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.76 : 3,008.01 = 773.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.76/3,008.01 = 773.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.76x = 3,008.01 × 773.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.76x = 2,327,086.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,086.78/2,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.62

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