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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.77, 3,012.30 and 967.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.77, 3,012.30 and 967.87 is: 1,452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.77 : 3,012.30 = 967.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.77/3,012.30 = 967.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.77x = 3,012.30 × 967.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.77x = 2,915,507.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,507.27/2,007.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.11

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