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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.85, 3,010.96 and 775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.85, 3,010.96 and 775.72 is: 1,162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.85 : 3,010.96 = 775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.85/3,010.96 = 775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.85x = 3,010.96 × 775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.85x = 2,335,642.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,642.96/2,008.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.68

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