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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.57, 2,770.40 and 1,168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.57, 2,770.40 and 1,168.61 is: 1,612.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.57 : 2,770.40 = 1,168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.57/2,770.40 = 1,168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.57x = 2,770.40 × 1,168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.57x = 3,237,497.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,497.45/2,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.64

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