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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.99, 3,006.57 and 833.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.99, 3,006.57 and 833.79 is: 1,250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.99 : 3,006.57 = 833.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.99/3,006.57 = 833.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.99x = 3,006.57 × 833.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.99x = 2,506,848.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,848.00/2,003.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.93

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