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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.60, 3,009.36 and 1,358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.60, 3,009.36 and 1,358.64 is: 2,036.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.60 : 3,009.36 = 1,358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.60/3,009.36 = 1,358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.60x = 3,009.36 × 1,358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.60x = 4,088,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,636.87/2,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.58

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