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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.98, 2,772.28 and 1,379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.98, 2,772.28 and 1,379.56 is: 1,904.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.98 : 2,772.28 = 1,379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.98/2,772.28 = 1,379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.98x = 2,772.28 × 1,379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.98x = 3,824,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,526.60/2,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.66

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