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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007, 2,769.72 and 1,122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007, 2,769.72 and 1,122.81 is: 1,549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007 : 2,769.72 = 1,122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007/2,769.72 = 1,122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007x = 2,769.72 × 1,122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007x = 3,109,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,869.31/2,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.51

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