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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.50, 2,770.36 and 1,123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.50, 2,770.36 and 1,123.32 is: 1,550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.50 : 2,770.36 = 1,123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.50/2,770.36 = 1,123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.50x = 2,770.36 × 1,123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.50x = 3,111,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,997.99/2,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.18

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