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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.50, 3,012.37 and 1,083.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.50, 3,012.37 and 1,083.02 is: 1,625.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.50 : 3,012.37 = 1,083.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.50/3,012.37 = 1,083.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.50x = 3,012.37 × 1,083.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.50x = 3,262,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,461.78/2,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.14

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