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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.70, 3,011.55 and 853.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.70, 3,011.55 and 853.45 is: 1,280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.70 : 3,011.55 = 853.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.70/3,011.55 = 853.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.70x = 3,011.55 × 853.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.70x = 2,570,207.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,207.35/2,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.18

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