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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.56, 3,126.83 and 835.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.56, 3,126.83 and 835.71 is: 1,253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.56 : 3,126.83 = 835.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.56/3,126.83 = 835.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.56x = 3,126.83 × 835.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.56x = 2,613,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,107.20/2,084.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.55

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