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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.94, 3,012.51 and 775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.94, 3,012.51 and 775.40 is: 1,162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.94 : 3,012.51 = 775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.94/3,012.51 = 775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.94x = 3,012.51 × 775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.94x = 2,335,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,900.25/2,008.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.75

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