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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.97, 3,102.53 and 836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.97, 3,102.53 and 836.24 is: 1,254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.97 : 3,102.53 = 836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.97/3,102.53 = 836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.97x = 3,102.53 × 836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.97x = 2,594,464.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,464.39/2,067.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.60

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