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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.63, 3,011.43 and 709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.63, 3,011.43 and 709.20 is: 1,063.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.63 : 3,011.43 = 709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.63/3,011.43 = 709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.63x = 3,011.43 × 709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.63x = 2,135,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,706.16/2,007.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.79

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