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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.82, 2,770.81 and 1,211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.82, 2,770.81 and 1,211.19 is: 1,671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.82 : 2,770.81 = 1,211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.82/2,770.81 = 1,211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.82x = 2,770.81 × 1,211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.82x = 3,355,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,963.95/2,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.45

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