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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.10, 3,011.60 and 774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.10, 3,011.60 and 774.96 is: 1,162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.10 : 3,011.60 = 774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.10/3,011.60 = 774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.10x = 3,011.60 × 774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.10x = 2,333,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,869.54/2,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.81

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