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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.91, 2,771.18 and 1,221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.91, 2,771.18 and 1,221.81 is: 1,686.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.91 : 2,771.18 = 1,221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.91/2,771.18 = 1,221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.91x = 2,771.18 × 1,221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.91x = 3,385,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,855.44/2,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.26

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