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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.76, 3,017.40 and 1,860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.76, 3,017.40 and 1,860.88 is: 2,796.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.76 : 3,017.40 = 1,860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.76/3,017.40 = 1,860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.76x = 3,017.40 × 1,860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.76x = 5,615,019.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615,019.31/2,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.66

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