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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.16, 3,013.62 and 1,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.16, 3,013.62 and 1,575.88 is: 2,366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.16 : 3,013.62 = 1,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.16/3,013.62 = 1,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.16x = 3,013.62 × 1,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.16x = 4,749,103.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,103.49/2,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.08

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