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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.48, 3,011.22 and 1,851.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.48, 3,011.22 and 1,851.96 is: 2,777.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.48 : 3,011.22 = 1,851.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.48/3,011.22 = 1,851.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.48x = 3,011.22 × 1,851.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.48x = 5,576,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,576,658.99/2,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.94

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