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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.89, 3,005.41 and 833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.89, 3,005.41 and 833.70 is: 1,251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.89 : 3,005.41 = 833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.89/3,005.41 = 833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.89x = 3,005.41 × 833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.89x = 2,505,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,606.86/2,002.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.00

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