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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.38, 2,769.82 and 1,156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.38, 2,769.82 and 1,156.50 is: 1,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.38 : 2,769.82 = 1,156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.38/2,769.82 = 1,156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.38x = 2,769.82 × 1,156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.38x = 3,203,296.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,296.83/2,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.76

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