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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.72, 3,008.88 and 1,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.72, 3,008.88 and 1,019.52 is: 1,527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.72 : 3,008.88 = 1,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.72/3,008.88 = 1,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.72x = 3,008.88 × 1,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.72x = 3,067,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,613.34/2,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.91

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