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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.04, 3,012.05 and 775.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.04, 3,012.05 and 775.42 is: 1,163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.04 : 3,012.05 = 775.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.04/3,012.05 = 775.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.04x = 3,012.05 × 775.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.04x = 2,335,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,598.22/2,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.13

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