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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.39, 3,009.17 and 836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.39, 3,009.17 and 836.20 is: 1,254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.39 : 3,009.17 = 836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.39/3,009.17 = 836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.39x = 3,009.17 × 836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.39x = 2,516,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,263.77/2,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.75

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