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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.08, 3,000.52 and 830.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.08, 3,000.52 and 830.76 is: 1,245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.08 : 3,000.52 = 830.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.08/3,000.52 = 830.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.08x = 3,000.52 × 830.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.08x = 2,492,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,712.00/2,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.68

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