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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.60, 3,006 and 1,140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.60, 3,006 and 1,140.72 is: 1,708.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.60 : 3,006 = 1,140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.60/3,006 = 1,140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.60x = 3,006 × 1,140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.60x = 3,429,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,004.32/2,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.01

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