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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.42, 2,768.68 and 1,534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.42, 2,768.68 and 1,534.14 is: 2,115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.42 : 2,768.68 = 1,534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.42/2,768.68 = 1,534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.42x = 2,768.68 × 1,534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.42x = 4,247,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,538.90/2,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.92

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