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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.76, 2,764.56 and 1,507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.76, 2,764.56 and 1,507.44 is: 2,078.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.76 : 2,764.56 = 1,507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.76/2,764.56 = 1,507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.76x = 2,764.56 × 1,507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.76x = 4,167,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,408.33/2,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.76

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