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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.44, 3,009.88 and 965.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.44, 3,009.88 and 965.37 is: 1,447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.44 : 3,009.88 = 965.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.44/3,009.88 = 965.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.44x = 3,009.88 × 965.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.44x = 2,905,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,627.98/2,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.43

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