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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.73, 2,767.93 and 1,485.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.73, 2,767.93 and 1,485.01 is: 2,047.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.73 : 2,767.93 = 1,485.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.73/2,767.93 = 1,485.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.73x = 2,767.93 × 1,485.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.73x = 4,110,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,403.73/2,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.29

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