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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.72, 3,009.27 and 774.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.72, 3,009.27 and 774.59 is: 1,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.72 : 3,009.27 = 774.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.72/3,009.27 = 774.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.72x = 3,009.27 × 774.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.72x = 2,330,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,950.45/2,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.99

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