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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.74, 3,011.29 and 708.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.74, 3,011.29 and 708.91 is: 1,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.74 : 3,011.29 = 708.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.74/3,011.29 = 708.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.74x = 3,011.29 × 708.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.74x = 2,134,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,733.59/2,007.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.25

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