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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.88, 2,770.02 and 1,418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.88, 2,770.02 and 1,418.92 is: 1,957.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.88 : 2,770.02 = 1,418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.88/2,770.02 = 1,418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.88x = 2,770.02 × 1,418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.88x = 3,930,436.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,436.78/2,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.51

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