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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.68, 3,011.54 and 837.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.68, 3,011.54 and 837.86 is: 1,256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.68 : 3,011.54 = 837.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.68/3,011.54 = 837.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.68x = 3,011.54 × 837.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.68x = 2,523,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,229.66/2,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.79

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