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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.76, 2,768.22 and 1,482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.76, 2,768.22 and 1,482.88 is: 2,044.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.76 : 2,768.22 = 1,482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.76/2,768.22 = 1,482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.76x = 2,768.22 × 1,482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.76x = 4,104,938.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,938.07/2,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.54

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