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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.39, 3,007.67 and 835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.39, 3,007.67 and 835.20 is: 1,253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.39 : 3,007.67 = 835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.39/3,007.67 = 835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.39x = 3,007.67 × 835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.39x = 2,512,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,001.81/2,004.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.25

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