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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.05, 3,008.81 and 1,129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.05, 3,008.81 and 1,129.48 is: 1,693.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.05 : 3,008.81 = 1,129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.05/3,008.81 = 1,129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.05x = 3,008.81 × 1,129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.05x = 3,398,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,386.02/2,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.23

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