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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.12, 2,770.02 and 1,168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.12, 2,770.02 and 1,168.10 is: 1,612.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.12 : 2,770.02 = 1,168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.12/2,770.02 = 1,168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.12x = 2,770.02 × 1,168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.12x = 3,235,646.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,646.51/2,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.08

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