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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.55, 3,071.91 and 1,007.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.55, 3,071.91 and 1,007.87 is: 1,512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.55 : 3,071.91 = 1,007.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.55/3,071.91 = 1,007.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.55x = 3,071.91 × 1,007.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.55x = 3,096,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,081.57/2,047.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.09

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