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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.28, 3,005.20 and 833.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.28, 3,005.20 and 833.83 is: 1,250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.28 : 3,005.20 = 833.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.28/3,005.20 = 833.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.28x = 3,005.20 × 833.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.28x = 2,505,819.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,819.45/2,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.24

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