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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.28, 3,004 and 1,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.28, 3,004 and 1,226.88 is: 1,836.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.28 : 3,004 = 1,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.28/3,004 = 1,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.28x = 3,004 × 1,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.28x = 3,685,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,547.52/2,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.09

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