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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.99, 2,770.38 and 1,211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.99, 2,770.38 and 1,211.58 is: 1,671.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.99 : 2,770.38 = 1,211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.99/2,770.38 = 1,211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.99x = 2,770.38 × 1,211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.99x = 3,356,537.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,537.00/2,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.59

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