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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.39, 3,010.67 and 837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.39, 3,010.67 and 837.20 is: 1,256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.39 : 3,010.67 = 837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.39/3,010.67 = 837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.39x = 3,010.67 × 837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.39x = 2,520,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,528.74/2,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.25

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