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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.52, 2,769.52 and 1,168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.52, 2,769.52 and 1,168.16 is: 1,611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.52 : 2,769.52 = 1,168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.52/2,769.52 = 1,168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.52x = 2,769.52 × 1,168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.52x = 3,235,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,242.48/2,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.56

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