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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.57, 3,011.40 and 709.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.57, 3,011.40 and 709.05 is: 1,063.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.57 : 3,011.40 = 709.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.57/3,011.40 = 709.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.57x = 3,011.40 × 709.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.57x = 2,135,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,233.17/2,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.59

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