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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.84, 2,771.74 and 1,476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.84, 2,771.74 and 1,476.72 is: 2,038.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.84 : 2,771.74 = 1,476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.84/2,771.74 = 1,476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.84x = 2,771.74 × 1,476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.84x = 4,093,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,083.89/2,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.55

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