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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.68, 3,014.08 and 1,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.68, 3,014.08 and 1,523.84 is: 2,287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.68 : 3,014.08 = 1,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.68/3,014.08 = 1,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.68x = 3,014.08 × 1,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.68x = 4,592,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,975.67/2,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.70

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