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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.59, 3,010.77 and 708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.59, 3,010.77 and 708.75 is: 1,062.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.59 : 3,010.77 = 708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.59/3,010.77 = 708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.59x = 3,010.77 × 708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.59x = 2,133,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,883.24/2,007.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.91

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