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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.95, 2,762.38 and 1,917.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.95, 2,762.38 and 1,917.23 is: 2,637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.95 : 2,762.38 = 1,917.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.95/2,762.38 = 1,917.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.95x = 2,762.38 × 1,917.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.95x = 5,296,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,296,117.81/2,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.57

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