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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.28, 3,008.61 and 774.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.28, 3,008.61 and 774.07 is: 1,160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.28 : 3,008.61 = 774.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.28/3,008.61 = 774.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.28x = 3,008.61 × 774.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.28x = 2,328,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,874.74/2,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.21

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