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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.64, 3,009.24 and 852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.64, 3,009.24 and 852 is: 1,277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.64 : 3,009.24 = 852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.64/3,009.24 = 852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.64x = 3,009.24 × 852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.64x = 2,563,872.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,872.48/2,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.69

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