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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.86, 3,127.28 and 836.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.86, 3,127.28 and 836.01 is: 1,254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.86 : 3,127.28 = 836.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.86/3,127.28 = 836.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.86x = 3,127.28 × 836.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.86x = 2,614,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,443.74/2,084.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.02

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