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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.33, 3,011.40 and 708.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.33, 3,011.40 and 708.63 is: 1,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.33 : 3,011.40 = 708.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.33/3,011.40 = 708.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.33x = 3,011.40 × 708.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.33x = 2,133,968.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,968.38/2,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.09

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