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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.90, 3,010.23 and 912.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.90, 3,010.23 and 912.78 is: 1,368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.90 : 3,010.23 = 912.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.90/3,010.23 = 912.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.90x = 3,010.23 × 912.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.90x = 2,747,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,677.74/2,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.43

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