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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.30, 2,770.80 and 1,261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.30, 2,770.80 and 1,261.56 is: 1,741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.30 : 2,770.80 = 1,261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.30/2,770.80 = 1,261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.30x = 2,770.80 × 1,261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.30x = 3,495,530.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,530.45/2,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.41

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