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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.51, 3,013.20 and 776.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.51, 3,013.20 and 776.50 is: 1,164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.51 : 3,013.20 = 776.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.51/3,013.20 = 776.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.51x = 3,013.20 × 776.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.51x = 2,339,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,742.27/2,008.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.92

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