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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.08, 3,010.62 and 1,318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.08, 3,010.62 and 1,318.11 is: 1,977.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.08 : 3,010.62 = 1,318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.08/3,010.62 = 1,318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.08x = 3,010.62 × 1,318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.08x = 3,968,328.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,328.33/2,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.17

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