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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.08, 4,028.24 and 836.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.08, 4,028.24 and 836.09 is: 1,254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.08 : 4,028.24 = 836.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.08/4,028.24 = 836.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.08x = 4,028.24 × 836.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.08x = 3,367,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,967.00/2,685.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.33

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