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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.05, 3,009.08 and 952.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.05, 3,009.08 and 952.34 is: 1,427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.05 : 3,009.08 = 952.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.05/3,009.08 = 952.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.05x = 3,009.08 × 952.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.05x = 2,865,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,654.58/2,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.80

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