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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.78, 3,009.36 and 774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.78, 3,009.36 and 774.54 is: 1,160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.78 : 3,009.36 = 774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.78/3,009.36 = 774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.78x = 3,009.36 × 774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.78x = 2,330,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,869.69/2,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.92

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