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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.50, 3,005.25 and 833.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.50, 3,005.25 and 833.55 is: 1,250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.50 : 3,005.25 = 833.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.50/3,005.25 = 833.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.50x = 3,005.25 × 833.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.50x = 2,505,021.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,021.97/2,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.33

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