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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.06, 3,001.83 and 846.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.06, 3,001.83 and 846.66 is: 1,270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.06 : 3,001.83 = 846.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.06/3,001.83 = 846.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.06x = 3,001.83 × 846.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.06x = 2,541,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,529.39/2,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.09

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