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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.38, 3,012.37 and 1,083.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.38, 3,012.37 and 1,083.58 is: 1,626.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.38 : 3,012.37 = 1,083.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.38/3,012.37 = 1,083.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.38x = 3,012.37 × 1,083.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.38x = 3,264,133.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,133.64/2,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.06

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