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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.22, 3,008.52 and 774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.22, 3,008.52 and 774.09 is: 1,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.22 : 3,008.52 = 774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.22/3,008.52 = 774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.22x = 3,008.52 × 774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.22x = 2,328,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,850.20/2,007.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.24

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