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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.79, 3,013.40 and 1,034.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.79, 3,013.40 and 1,034.57 is: 1,552.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.79 : 3,013.40 = 1,034.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.79/3,013.40 = 1,034.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.79x = 3,013.40 × 1,034.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.79x = 3,117,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,583.36/2,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.75

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