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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.36, 2,770.32 and 1,168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.36, 2,770.32 and 1,168.32 is: 1,612.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.36 : 2,770.32 = 1,168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.36/2,770.32 = 1,168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.36x = 2,770.32 × 1,168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.36x = 3,236,620.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,620.26/2,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.38

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