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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.37, 3,009.19 and 774.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.37, 3,009.19 and 774.45 is: 1,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.37 : 3,009.19 = 774.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.37/3,009.19 = 774.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.37x = 3,009.19 × 774.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.37x = 2,330,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,467.20/2,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.96

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