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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.58, 3,010.39 and 837.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.58, 3,010.39 and 837.23 is: 1,255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.58 : 3,010.39 = 837.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.58/3,010.39 = 837.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.58x = 3,010.39 × 837.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.58x = 2,520,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,392.16/2,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.44

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