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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.81, 2,770.65 and 1,123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.81, 2,770.65 and 1,123.61 is: 1,550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.81 : 2,770.65 = 1,123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.81/2,770.65 = 1,123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.81x = 2,770.65 × 1,123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.81x = 3,113,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,116.19/2,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.50

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