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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.51, 3,003.71 and 1,392.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.51, 3,003.71 and 1,392.41 is: 2,083.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.51 : 3,003.71 = 1,392.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.51/3,003.71 = 1,392.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.51x = 3,003.71 × 1,392.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.51x = 4,182,373.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,373.86/2,007.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.36

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