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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.94, 2,771.13 and 1,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.94, 2,771.13 and 1,168.72 is: 1,612.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.94 : 2,771.13 = 1,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.94/2,771.13 = 1,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.94x = 2,771.13 × 1,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.94x = 3,238,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,672.11/2,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.93

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