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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.16, 3,010.74 and 1,318.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.16, 3,010.74 and 1,318.19 is: 1,977.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.16 : 3,010.74 = 1,318.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.16/3,010.74 = 1,318.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.16x = 3,010.74 × 1,318.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.16x = 3,968,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,727.36/2,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.29

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