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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.62, 2,770.52 and 1,123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.62, 2,770.52 and 1,123.63 is: 1,550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.62 : 2,770.52 = 1,123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.62/2,770.52 = 1,123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.62x = 2,770.52 × 1,123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.62x = 3,113,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,033.77/2,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.61

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