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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.79, 3,004.17 and 1,392.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.79, 3,004.17 and 1,392.70 is: 2,083.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.79 : 3,004.17 = 1,392.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.79/3,004.17 = 1,392.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.79x = 3,004.17 × 1,392.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.79x = 4,183,907.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,907.56/2,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.84

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