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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.86, 2,770.86 and 1,123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.86, 2,770.86 and 1,123.68 is: 1,550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.86 : 2,770.86 = 1,123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.86/2,770.86 = 1,123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.86x = 2,770.86 × 1,123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.86x = 3,113,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,559.96/2,007.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.69

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