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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.80, 3,017 and 1,084.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.80, 3,017 and 1,084.04 is: 1,628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.80 : 3,017 = 1,084.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.80/3,017 = 1,084.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.80x = 3,017 × 1,084.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.80x = 3,270,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,548.68/2,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.92

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