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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.52, 3,000.06 and 846.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.52, 3,000.06 and 846.36 is: 1,269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.52 : 3,000.06 = 846.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.52/3,000.06 = 846.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.52x = 3,000.06 × 846.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.52x = 2,539,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,130.78/2,000.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.24

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