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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.04, 3,011.52 and 1,239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.04, 3,011.52 and 1,239.04 is: 1,859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.04 : 3,011.52 = 1,239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.04/3,011.52 = 1,239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.04x = 3,011.52 × 1,239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.04x = 3,731,393.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,393.74/2,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.15

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