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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.53, 2,770.31 and 1,111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.53, 2,770.31 and 1,111.21 is: 1,533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.53 : 2,770.31 = 1,111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.53/2,770.31 = 1,111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.53x = 2,770.31 × 1,111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.53x = 3,078,396.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,396.18/2,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.42

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