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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.37, 3,007.93 and 837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.37, 3,007.93 and 837.26 is: 1,255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.37 : 3,007.93 = 837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.37/3,007.93 = 837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.37x = 3,007.93 × 837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.37x = 2,518,419.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,419.47/2,006.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.21

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