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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.20, 3,010.80 and 836.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.20, 3,010.80 and 836.36 is: 1,254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.20 : 3,010.80 = 836.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.20/3,010.80 = 836.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.20x = 3,010.80 × 836.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.20x = 2,518,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,112.69/2,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.54

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