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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.94, 4,027.38 and 836.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.94, 4,027.38 and 836.06 is: 1,254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.94 : 4,027.38 = 836.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.94/4,027.38 = 836.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.94x = 4,027.38 × 836.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.94x = 3,367,111.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,111.19/2,684.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.07

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