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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.57, 3,012.31 and 775.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.57, 3,012.31 and 775.75 is: 1,163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.57 : 3,012.31 = 775.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.57/3,012.31 = 775.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.57x = 3,012.31 × 775.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.57x = 2,336,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,780.54/2,008.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.41

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