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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.93, 2,771.24 and 1,157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.93, 2,771.24 and 1,157.03 is: 1,596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.93 : 2,771.24 = 1,157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.93/2,771.24 = 1,157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.93x = 2,771.24 × 1,157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.93x = 3,206,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,396.85/2,007.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.87

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