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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.24, 3,011.88 and 1,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.24, 3,011.88 and 1,356.54 is: 2,035.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.24 : 3,011.88 = 1,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.24/3,011.88 = 1,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.24x = 3,011.88 × 1,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.24x = 4,085,735.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,735.70/2,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.50

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