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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.97, 3,010.97 and 836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.97, 3,010.97 and 836.60 is: 1,255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.97 : 3,010.97 = 836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.97/3,010.97 = 836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.97x = 3,010.97 × 836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.97x = 2,518,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,977.50/2,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.11

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