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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.34, 3,011.13 and 774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.34, 3,011.13 and 774.74 is: 1,162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.34 : 3,011.13 = 774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.34/3,011.13 = 774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.34x = 3,011.13 × 774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.34x = 2,332,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,850.38/2,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.16

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