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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.40, 3,011.10 and 837.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.40, 3,011.10 and 837.19 is: 1,255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.40 : 3,011.10 = 837.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.40/3,011.10 = 837.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.40x = 3,011.10 × 837.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.40x = 2,520,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,862.81/2,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.79

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