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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.28, 2,769.90 and 1,123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.28, 2,769.90 and 1,123.17 is: 1,549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.28 : 2,769.90 = 1,123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.28/2,769.90 = 1,123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.28x = 2,769.90 × 1,123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.28x = 3,111,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,053.98/2,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.88

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