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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.44, 3,011.67 and 837.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.44, 3,011.67 and 837.05 is: 1,255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.44 : 3,011.67 = 837.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.44/3,011.67 = 837.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.44x = 3,011.67 × 837.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.44x = 2,520,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,903.32/2,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.78

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