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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.76, 3,012.68 and 775.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.76, 3,012.68 and 775.76 is: 1,163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.76 : 3,012.68 = 775.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.76/3,012.68 = 775.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.76x = 3,012.68 × 775.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.76x = 2,337,116.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,116.64/2,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.46

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