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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.37, 3,006.43 and 836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.37, 3,006.43 and 836.26 is: 1,253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.37 : 3,006.43 = 836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.37/3,006.43 = 836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.37x = 3,006.43 × 836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.37x = 2,514,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,150.68/2,005.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.71

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