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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.81, 3,012.93 and 776.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.81, 3,012.93 and 776.80 is: 1,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.81 : 3,012.93 = 776.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.81/3,012.93 = 776.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.81x = 3,012.93 × 776.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.81x = 2,340,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,444.02/2,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.09

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