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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.86, 3,012.12 and 775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.86, 3,012.12 and 775.44 is: 1,163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.86 : 3,012.12 = 775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.86/3,012.12 = 775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.86x = 3,012.12 × 775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.86x = 2,335,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,718.33/2,007.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.29

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