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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.24, 2,769.84 and 1,221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.24, 2,769.84 and 1,221.18 is: 1,685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.24 : 2,769.84 = 1,221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.24/2,769.84 = 1,221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.24x = 2,769.84 × 1,221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.24x = 3,382,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,473.21/2,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.14

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