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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.70, 3,587.51 and 2,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.70, 3,587.51 and 2,007.20 is: 3,007.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.70 : 3,587.51 = 2,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.70/3,587.51 = 2,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.70x = 3,587.51 × 2,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.70x = 7,200,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,864.06/2,394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.00

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