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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.73, 3,011.61 and 775.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.73, 3,011.61 and 775.54 is: 1,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.73 : 3,011.61 = 775.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.73/3,011.61 = 775.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.73x = 3,011.61 × 775.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.73x = 2,335,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,624.02/2,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.32

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