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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.60, 3,011.72 and 620.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.60, 3,011.72 and 620.61 is: 931.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.60 : 3,011.72 = 620.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.60/3,011.72 = 620.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.60x = 3,011.72 × 620.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.60x = 1,869,103.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,103.55/2,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.01

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