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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.78, 3,010.12 and 1,228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.78, 3,010.12 and 1,228.14 is: 1,841.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.78 : 3,010.12 = 1,228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.78/3,010.12 = 1,228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.78x = 3,010.12 × 1,228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.78x = 3,696,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,848.78/2,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.26

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