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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.37, 2,007.60 and 1,331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.37, 2,007.60 and 1,331.43 is: 1,998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.37 : 2,007.60 = 1,331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.37/2,007.60 = 1,331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.37x = 2,007.60 × 1,331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.37x = 2,672,978.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,978.87/1,337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.68

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