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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007, 3,010.47 and 708.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007, 3,010.47 and 708.15 is: 1,062.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007 : 3,010.47 = 708.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007/3,010.47 = 708.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007x = 3,010.47 × 708.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007x = 2,131,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,864.33/2,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.21

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