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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.12, 3,010.58 and 1,174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.12, 3,010.58 and 1,174.65 is: 1,761.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.12 : 3,010.58 = 1,174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.12/3,010.58 = 1,174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.12x = 3,010.58 × 1,174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.12x = 3,536,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,377.80/2,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.92

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