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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.02, 2,771.44 and 1,262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.02, 2,771.44 and 1,262.26 is: 1,743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.02 : 2,771.44 = 1,262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.02/2,771.44 = 1,262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.02x = 2,771.44 × 1,262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.02x = 3,498,277.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,277.85/2,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.02

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