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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.47, 2,770.45 and 1,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.47, 2,770.45 and 1,168.24 is: 1,612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.47 : 2,770.45 = 1,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.47/2,770.45 = 1,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.47x = 2,770.45 × 1,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.47x = 3,236,540.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,540.66/2,007.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.25

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