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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.87, 3,012.77 and 709.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.87, 3,012.77 and 709.95 is: 1,065.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.87 : 3,012.77 = 709.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.87/3,012.77 = 709.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.87x = 3,012.77 × 709.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.87x = 2,138,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,912.51/2,007.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.26

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