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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.96, 3,009.78 and 1,312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.96, 3,009.78 and 1,312.44 is: 1,967.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.96 : 3,009.78 = 1,312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.96/3,009.78 = 1,312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.96x = 3,009.78 × 1,312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.96x = 3,950,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,155.66/2,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.25

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