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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.84, 3,001.62 and 846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.84, 3,001.62 and 846.68 is: 1,270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.84 : 3,001.62 = 846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.84/3,001.62 = 846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.84x = 3,001.62 × 846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.84x = 2,541,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,411.62/2,000.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.17

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