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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.38, 3,099.86 and 834.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.38, 3,099.86 and 834.83 is: 1,251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.38 : 3,099.86 = 834.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.38/3,099.86 = 834.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.38x = 3,099.86 × 834.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.38x = 2,587,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,851.95/2,067.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.75

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