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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.92, 3,012.08 and 1,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.92, 3,012.08 and 1,034.24 is: 1,551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.92 : 3,012.08 = 1,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.92/3,012.08 = 1,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.92x = 3,012.08 × 1,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.92x = 3,115,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,213.62/2,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.46

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