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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.49, 3,010.31 and 836.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.49, 3,010.31 and 836.27 is: 1,254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.49 : 3,010.31 = 836.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.49/3,010.31 = 836.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.49x = 3,010.31 × 836.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.49x = 2,517,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,412.71/2,006.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.64

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