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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.90, 2,771.46 and 1,379.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.90, 2,771.46 and 1,379.34 is: 1,903.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.90 : 2,771.46 = 1,379.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.90/2,771.46 = 1,379.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.90x = 2,771.46 × 1,379.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.90x = 3,822,785.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,785.64/2,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.87

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