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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.09, 3,000.37 and 830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.09, 3,000.37 and 830.20 is: 1,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.09 : 3,000.37 = 830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.09/3,000.37 = 830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.09x = 3,000.37 × 830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.09x = 2,490,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,907.17/2,000.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.40

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