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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.79, 3,011.15 and 837.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.79, 3,011.15 and 837.69 is: 1,256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.79 : 3,011.15 = 837.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.79/3,011.15 = 837.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.79x = 3,011.15 × 837.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.79x = 2,522,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,410.24/2,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.94

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