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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.98, 3,012.00 and 708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.98, 3,012.00 and 708.54 is: 1,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.98 : 3,012.00 = 708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.98/3,012.00 = 708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.98x = 3,012.00 × 708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.98x = 2,134,119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,119.82/2,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.82

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