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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.93, 2,771.27 and 1,221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.93, 2,771.27 and 1,221.84 is: 1,686.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.93 : 2,771.27 = 1,221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.93/2,771.27 = 1,221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.93x = 2,771.27 × 1,221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.93x = 3,386,042.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,042.43/2,007.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.33

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