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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.10, 2,770.39 and 1,168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.10, 2,770.39 and 1,168.18 is: 1,612.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.10 : 2,770.39 = 1,168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.10/2,770.39 = 1,168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.10x = 2,770.39 × 1,168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.10x = 3,236,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,294.50/2,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.43

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