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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.98, 3,009.84 and 774.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.98, 3,009.84 and 774.86 is: 1,161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.98 : 3,009.84 = 774.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.98/3,009.84 = 774.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.98x = 3,009.84 × 774.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.98x = 2,332,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,204.62/2,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.47

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