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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.05, 3,010.73 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.05, 3,010.73 and 526.46 is: 789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.05 : 3,010.73 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.05/3,010.73 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.05x = 3,010.73 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.05x = 1,585,011.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,011.23/2,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.72

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