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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.17, 4,236.24 and 2,006.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.17, 4,236.24 and 2,006.69 is: 3,011.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.17 : 4,236.24 = 2,006.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.17/4,236.24 = 2,006.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.17x = 4,236.24 × 2,006.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.17x = 8,500,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,500,820.45/2,823.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.09

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