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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.20, 3,007.20 and 1,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.20, 3,007.20 and 1,719.20 is: 2,575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.20 : 3,007.20 = 1,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.20/3,007.20 = 1,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.20x = 3,007.20 × 1,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.20x = 5,169,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169,978.24/2,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.72

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