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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.53, 3,009.24 and 708.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.53, 3,009.24 and 708.11 is: 1,061.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.53 : 3,009.24 = 708.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.53/3,009.24 = 708.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.53x = 3,009.24 × 708.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.53x = 2,130,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,872.94/2,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.44

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