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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.82, 3,015.17 and 1,232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.82, 3,015.17 and 1,232.37 is: 1,850.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.82 : 3,015.17 = 1,232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.82/3,015.17 = 1,232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.82x = 3,015.17 × 1,232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.82x = 3,715,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,801.97/2,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.67

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