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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.24, 3,000.52 and 846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.24, 3,000.52 and 846.32 is: 1,269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.24 : 3,000.52 = 846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.24/3,000.52 = 846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.24x = 3,000.52 × 846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.24x = 2,539,400.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,400.09/2,000.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.55

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