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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.18, 3,006.62 and 1,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.18, 3,006.62 and 1,182.92 is: 1,771.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.18 : 3,006.62 = 1,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.18/3,006.62 = 1,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.18x = 3,006.62 × 1,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.18x = 3,556,590.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,590.93/2,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.93

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