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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.20, 3,007.92 and 1,141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.20, 3,007.92 and 1,141.76 is: 1,711.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.20 : 3,007.92 = 1,141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.20/3,007.92 = 1,141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.20x = 3,007.92 × 1,141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.20x = 3,434,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,322.74/2,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.00

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