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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.90, 3,011.70 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.90, 3,011.70 and 547.20 is: 820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.90 : 3,011.70 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.90/3,011.70 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.90x = 3,011.70 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.90x = 1,648,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,002.24/2,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.76

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