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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.35, 2,770.78 and 1,409.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.35, 2,770.78 and 1,409.99 is: 1,946.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.35 : 2,770.78 = 1,409.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.35/2,770.78 = 1,409.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.35x = 2,770.78 × 1,409.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.35x = 3,906,758.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906,758.24/2,007.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.23

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