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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.69, 3,011.29 and 776.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.69, 3,011.29 and 776.99 is: 1,164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.69 : 3,011.29 = 776.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.69/3,011.29 = 776.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.69x = 3,011.29 × 776.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.69x = 2,339,747.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,747.80/2,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.81

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