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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.18, 2,763.81 and 1,779.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.18, 2,763.81 and 1,779.87 is: 2,450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.18 : 2,763.81 = 1,779.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.18/2,763.81 = 1,779.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.18x = 2,763.81 × 1,779.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.18x = 4,919,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,222.50/2,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.81

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