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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.55, 3,009.30 and 1,185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.55, 3,009.30 and 1,185.40 is: 1,776.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.55 : 3,009.30 = 1,185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.55/3,009.30 = 1,185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.55x = 3,009.30 × 1,185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.55x = 3,567,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,224.22/2,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.90

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