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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.13, 3,008.73 and 837.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.13, 3,008.73 and 837.47 is: 1,255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.13 : 3,008.73 = 837.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.13/3,008.73 = 837.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.13x = 3,008.73 × 837.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.13x = 2,519,706.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,706.07/2,007.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.38

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