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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.97, 2,770.91 and 1,168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.97, 2,770.91 and 1,168.64 is: 1,612.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.97 : 2,770.91 = 1,168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.97/2,770.91 = 1,168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.97x = 2,770.91 × 1,168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.97x = 3,238,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,196.26/2,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.67

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