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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.78, 2,772.33 and 1,336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.78, 2,772.33 and 1,336.23 is: 1,845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.78 : 2,772.33 = 1,336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.78/2,772.33 = 1,336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.78x = 2,772.33 × 1,336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.78x = 3,704,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,470.52/2,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.06

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