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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.54, 3,013.12 and 1,186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.54, 3,013.12 and 1,186.56 is: 1,780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.54 : 3,013.12 = 1,186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.54/3,013.12 = 1,186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.54x = 3,013.12 × 1,186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.54x = 3,575,247.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,247.67/2,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.91

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