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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.20, 3,006.24 and 1,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.20, 3,006.24 and 1,236.32 is: 1,851.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.20 : 3,006.24 = 1,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.20/3,006.24 = 1,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.20x = 3,006.24 × 1,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.20x = 3,716,674.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,716,674.64/2,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.67

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