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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.80, 3,009.34 and 773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.80, 3,009.34 and 773.60 is: 1,160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.80 : 3,009.34 = 773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.80/3,009.34 = 773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.80x = 3,009.34 × 773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.80x = 2,328,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,025.42/2,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.07

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