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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.60, 3,003.76 and 832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.60, 3,003.76 and 832.08 is: 1,248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.60 : 3,003.76 = 832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.60/3,003.76 = 832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.60x = 3,003.76 × 832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.60x = 2,499,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,368.62/2,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.06

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